According to a recent poll by Gallup, conducted in January, President Biden’s approval rating stands at just 41% among Americans, while 54% disapprove of his job performance. Interestingly, when asked about the specific reasons for their disapproval, 19% of respondents cited immigration as the primary concern, making it the most significant issue mentioned. This finding highlights the significance of immigration policy in shaping public opinion towards the president’s overall performance.
The latest poll indicates a possible change in public perception, with immigration now being seen as President Biden’s biggest challenge, surpassing inflation, which has been a significant concern for his administration. According to the survey, 9% of those who disapprove of Biden’s performance cited the economy as their main concern, while an additional 5% mentioned inflation.
According to Gallup, approximately 25% of those who disapprove of Biden mention a personal trait as the reason. Among these individuals, 5% believe he is “incompetent,” 4% think he is in poor health or mentally unfit, and another 4% believe he is too old. Other criticisms include claims that he is “out of touch,” a “puppet,” wishy-washy, or corrupt.
House Republicans have recently voted with a narrow majority to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for his handling of the border crisis. These results are significant and worth noting.
Republicans claim that Mayorkas and the Biden administration are deliberately choosing not to enforce the laws in order to maintain an open border.
Lawmakers are delivering an unusually strong rebuke against the sitting president, although the impeachment is not expected to gain traction in the Senate. Republicans argue that President Biden, despite having the necessary funds and authority, has altered federal policies to enable a continuous influx of migrants at the southern border.
Critics argue that the flood of immigration has been exacerbated by the changes in asylum and deportation policies implemented by the Biden administration.
Since assuming office, over 10 million individuals without legal immigration status have entered the United States during President Biden’s tenure.
According to a recent CAPS-Harris poll released in January, the approval rating for Biden’s performance on immigration stands at a mere 35%, indicating a lack of support from the American population.