Year One: Biden Already The Worst President Ever | Ep. 1415

Approval Ratings

Joe Biden's approval ratings have seen a significant decline during his first year in office. Initially starting with a 56% approval rating, Biden's popularity has plummeted to 42%, marking a 14-point negative swing. Ben Shapiro attributes this decline to a series of self-inflicted errors, including the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, which he describes as a major blunder that severely impacted public perception 1. Shapiro contrasts Biden's trajectory with that of Donald Trump, noting that while Trump experienced a seven-point drop in approval during his first year, Biden's decline has been twice as severe 2.

Joe Biden started off really popular and is really, really unpopular right now because he's crappy at this job.

--- Ben Shapiro

This dramatic shift underscores the challenges Biden faces in regaining public trust.

   

Competence Issues

Critics argue that Biden's first year has been marked by a lack of competence, with Ben Shapiro labeling it as one of the worst in American history. Shapiro highlights Biden's mishandling of foreign policy, particularly in Afghanistan, and his inability to capitalize on economic recovery opportunities as key failures 3. He also points out Biden's struggles within his own party, noting that his leadership has led to divisions among Democrats, particularly with the controversial voting rights bill 4.

Joe Biden has had the worst first year of any president in American history.

--- Ben Shapiro

These issues have contributed to a perception of incompetence that has further eroded Biden's approval ratings.