As the midterm elections approach, a national poll reveals insights into the public perception of President Donald Trump compared to former President Joe Biden and Barack Obama. The survey, conducted by AtlasIntel from October 28 to November 1, shows that 40 percent of Americans have a positive view of both Trump and Biden, while Obama enjoys a higher approval rating at 54 percent.
However, Trump faces a greater negative rating at 58 percent, outpacing Biden’s 54 percent and Obama’s 44 percent. These figures provide a snapshot ahead of the November 3 elections, determining Congress control for the remainder of Trump’s second term.
Political Figures’ Net Ratings
Net ratings, calculated by subtracting negative from positive responses, position Trump at minus 18 percentage points. Biden stands at minus 14, while Obama holds a favorable net rating of plus 10. The survey’s margin of error is plus or minus 2 percentage points.
Comparing positive ratings, Michelle Obama leads with 52 percent, surpassing Trump’s score by 12 points. Other political figures such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Pete Buttigieg also exceed Trump’s positive rating by 7 percentage points.
Additional Polling Insights
A June CNN survey further illustrates Obama’s popularity, showing a 57 percent favorable rating compared to Trump’s 34 percent and Biden’s 30 percent. Among political independents, Obama consistently outranks his successors.
Past presidents like George W. Bush and Bill Clinton occupy the middle ground, with Bush at a 42 percent favorable rating and Clinton equally divided. When asked which president is most admired, Obama leads with 30 percent, followed by Trump at 19 percent. The CNN survey’s margin of error is plus or minus 2.7 percentage points.
- Midterm Context: Separate October polls reflect public sentiment and Trump’s office performance. A Reuters/Ipsos poll indicates only 32 percent approval for Trump’s job performance, decreasing to 25 percent for economic management.
- Among likely voters, 53 percent lean towards Democratic candidates in congressional races, against 44 percent for Republicans.
These polls collectively demonstrate Democrats holding a 10-point lead in congressional preference among registered voters. Many voters perceive the election as a chance for change in Washington.
Upcoming Electoral Decisions
On November 3, elections will contest all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats. Results will affect Congress’s composition starting January 3, 2027. For Trump, key outcomes include translating dissatisfaction into votes against Republicans and altering Capitol Hill’s power balance.
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