Approval of President Joe Biden’s job performance has dropped over the past month, particularly his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. As the number of COVID-19 cases across the country rises, approval of Biden’s handling of the pandemic is waning. Fifty-four percent approve of his handling of COVID-19, while 45% disapprove. Last month, 66% approved of Biden’s handling of the pandemic.
Overall, 54% percent of Americans approve of how Biden is handling his job in general, and 46% disapprove. In July, 59% had a positive view of his job performance, and 41% had a negative view. The public is evenly divided over Biden’s handling of the economy with 49% approving and 49% disapproving. The public is closely divided over the president’s handling of foreign policy and national security. . CONTINUED
AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research
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