American news outlet Bloomberg reported, according to a survey conducted by Monmouth University, that U.S. President Joe Biden's approval ratings have plummeted to the lowest levels ever, driven by concerns about rising prices and security along the U.S.-Mexico border.
The poll results revealed that only 34% agree with Biden’s job performance, a significant decrease from 54% at the outset of his presidency nearly three years ago.
The declining popularity of the American President has ruffled him, as he directed stern words to his aides, saying that his polling numbers are "unacceptably" low, as cited by The Washington Post.
The newspaper detailed that Biden's remarks came as he sought to understand how his team and campaign were addressing the drop in his polling figures.
An earlier survey executed by "Reuters/Ipsos" at the start of December showed that Biden's popularity approached its lowest levels during his tenure this month.
The survey indicated that 40% of participants approve of Biden’s performance as president, a marginal increase from the 39% rating he received the previous month, noting that the poll's margin of error is roughly 3%.
Americans consider the economy, crime, and immigration to be the most pressing issues facing the nation, as indicated by the survey— all issues that former President Donald Trump and other Republicans have criticized Biden over.
Within the survey, 19% ranked the economy as the top issue, while 11% pointed to immigration, and 10% to crime.
Biden's overall approval rating has remained below 50% since August 2021 and this month's rating remains close to the lowest level of his presidency, which was 36% in mid-2022.
