
Don’t act too surprised, but a recent poll indicates that a majority of Americans believe the country is heading in the wrong direction. Yes, you heard that right. The same citizens enduring skyrocketing inflation, a battered southern border, and international embarrassments are now expressing dissatisfaction. Who would’ve thought?
According to the latest data, a staggering 59.9% of Americans feel the nation is on the wrong track, while a mere 26.8% think we’re moving in the right direction. The remaining percentage presumably couldn’t decide, perhaps because they’re too busy trying to figure out how to stretch their dwindling paychecks to cover the ever-increasing cost of living.
Let’s delve into the specifics, shall we? Joe Biden, the man who promised to build back better, is leaving office with a record-low approval rating of 36%. Even more telling, 61% of Americans view his presidency as a failure. It’s almost as if open borders, unchecked inflation, and foreign policy blunders don’t sit well with the average American. Hmmm…
But wait, there’s more. When it comes to specific issues, the numbers are even more horrific.
Only 31% approve of Biden’s handling of immigration.
Only 32% are satisfied with his foreign affairs management.
And only paltry 33% give a thumbs up to his economic policies.
One has to wonder about the criteria of this approving minority—perhaps they’re grading on a curve?
Now, let’s talk about the economy, that pesky little thing affecting every American’s daily life. A recent Gallup survey reveals that while 66% expect the stock market to rise and 54% foresee increased employment, a sobering 56% still predict economic hardships in the coming year. It’s almost as if people don’t trust the current leadership to steer the economic ship. Shocking, isn’t it?
And what about the future? With Donald Trump preparing to take office, an AP-NORC poll reveals widespread skepticism about his ability to lower costs. Only about 2 in 10 Americans are confident that Trump will successfully reduce prices for essentials like groceries, housing, or healthcare in his first year. Confidence in his ability to create jobs is slightly higher, with about 3 in 10 expressing faith in his economic policies.
It seems as though Americans don’t believe anyone can Make America Great Again. And considering so much of the media wants to use MAGA like a curse word, it’s not surprising.
But let’s not place all the blame on Biden for the mess we’re currently in. Congress, that esteemed body of lawmakers, boasts an approval rating of just 23.8%, with a whopping 64.8% disapproving. It appears that endless partisan bickering and legislative gridlock aren’t winning hearts and minds. Shocking, I know.
It comes down to this. American public’s sentiment is that the country is veering off course, and confidence in our leaders is plummeting faster than the approval ratings themselves.
Perhaps it’s time for those in power to take note, listen to the concerns of the citizens, and, dare I say, enact policies that benefit the nation as a whole. The country has already taken a positive step by voting Trump into office. Now, we just need him to do what he promised. And if Congress could follow in step, that’d be great, too.