The public’s overall mood has soured since Gallup’s post-election measure in November. Specifically, satisfaction with the direction of the country and views of economic conditions in the U.S. have worsened significantly.
So, too, has Congress’ job approval rating, which, at 15%, is the lowest of the 116th Congress. President Donald Trump’s job approval rating has fallen to 39% — down seven percentage points from before the election. In contrast, nearly two-thirds of Americans approve of the way Joe Biden is handling his presidential transition. CONTINUED
Megan Brenan, Gallup
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