Americans are increasingly negative about the direction of the country and the condition of the national economy. President Joe Biden’s approval rating dropped slightly over the past month to the lowest point of his presidency so far, with 39% approving now compared with 45% in the AP-NORC poll conducted in April.
Twenty-two percent describe the national economy as good, also the lowest of Biden’s presidency. Worries about inflation, already high in March, have increased.
Most Americans, 78%, agree the county is moving in the wrong direction. That’s up from 70% in the April AP-NORC poll. The increase in the dire outlook was driven mainly by Democrats. Since Biden’s inauguration, few Republicans have been positive about the direction of the country. CONTINUED
AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research
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