What's Biden's Legacy? Americans Weigh In

A recent Gallup poll asked over 500 adults from all 50 states about the U. S. 's progress under President Joe Biden. The results? Many felt the country fell behind on key issues like education, race relations, and energy. Only on LGBTQ rights did a majority think progress was made. Biden's fans, mostly Democrats, saw things more positively, but even they worried about the federal debt and wealth gap. Compared to past presidents, Biden's track record seemed less impressive. He didn't outshine his predecessors in any area, though he did better than Trump on LGBTQ issues. As Biden's term ends, people are wondering: How will history remember his presidency? Biden took office in 2021, promising to tackle big issues. But did he deliver? The Gallup poll paints a mixed picture. Most people think the U. S. lost ground on federal debt, immigration, and the wealth gap. They also feel the country stagnated on taxes, education, and national defense. Only on LGBTQ rights did a clear majority see progress. Democrats were more optimistic, but even they had concerns. Biden's record looks weaker compared to past presidents. He didn't top Trump, Obama, or Bush in any category. Yet, he did better than Trump on LGBTQ issues. With Biden's term ending, the question remains: How will history judge his presidency? The Gallup poll isn't the only one showing Biden in a tough spot. Other surveys suggest many think Biden isn't a great president. Only a quarter of adults view him positively, similar to Nixon during Watergate. But history can be kind. Presidents like Trump and Carter saw their ratings improve over time. So, will Biden's legacy grow more favorable with time? Only history will tell. Biden's term ends next week, with Trump taking over. Biden dropped out of the re-election race, and his party picked Kamala Harris. But Trump won the election. Biden's struggles started early, with economic worries and inflation. He never hit 55% approval and had negative ratings from 2021 onward. Still, his campaign highlights achievements like infrastructure deals, Covid relief, and promoting LGBTQ rights. Time will tell how these efforts are remembered.