A recent NBC News poll has revealed a significant disparity in public perception regarding President Joe Biden’s handling of the economy compared to former President Donald Trump. The poll, which surveyed 1,000 registered voters, showed that Trump enjoys a notable lead over Biden in terms of their ability to oversee the economy.
According to the poll, Trump was viewed as more adept and effective in handling economic matters, holding a 16-point lead over Biden. Additionally, Trump led Biden by 23 points in terms of having the mental and physical health necessary for the presidency.
This development comes as Biden’s presidency reaches its lowest approval rating at 37 percent. The respondents also favored Trump over Biden in several policy areas, including immigration and crime management.
Trump was ahead of Biden by 35 points on securing the border and controlling immigration, but Biden led by 17 points on treating immigrants humanely and protecting their rights.
The poll also shed light on voter dissatisfaction with Biden’s approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, with 60 percent disapproving of his handling. Only 36 percent of respondents approved of Biden’s economic policies, and 34 percent supported his foreign policy decisions.
However, Biden did have the upper hand in certain areas. He led Trump marginally by two points in safeguarding democracy and by 12 points in addressing abortion issues.
Notably, if Trump were convicted of a felony this year, 45 percent of respondents indicated a preference for Biden over Trump, who garnered 43 percent support.
The poll, conducted from January 26 to January 30, had a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points.
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