U.S. citizens shared their perspectives on President Biden's time in office with Fox News Digital, offering a range of opinions on his most memorable moments. Biden entered the presidency in 2021 amidst significant media acclaim, with some outlets portraying his inauguration as a transformative moment for the nation. However, four years later, following Vice President Kamala Harris's defeat by President-elect Donald Trump, his legacy has been met with more critical assessments.

Commentators have offered varied perspectives on Biden's single term. Some, like Washington Post columnist Matt Bai, suggest that Biden's inability to recognize the right time to step aside will be a defining aspect of his legacy. Bai also criticized the perceived disconnect between Biden's administration, his aides, and the media covering him, particularly during the presidential debates.

While Biden's initial reception by the press was overwhelmingly positive, with many lauding him as a figure of integrity and truth, the narrative has shifted. The New York Times' Peter Baker, for instance, posited that Biden's presidency might be viewed as an interlude between two Trump administrations. Baker acknowledged Biden's achievements in infrastructure, climate change, and support for Ukraine, but the overall assessment remained nuanced.

Other commentators like Bret Stephens of the New York Times, while acknowledging Biden's accomplishments, also highlighted perceived shortcomings, including statements on migration, the Taliban's resurgence in Afghanistan, inflation, and his own electability. Similar sentiments were echoed by figures like Democratic strategist Susan Estrich and USA Today columnist Sara Pequeño, who suggested that Biden's legacy might be overshadowed by Trump's return to power.

Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley criticized Biden's decision to seek re-election, suggesting he misjudged the political landscape after the 2022 midterm elections. The Financial Times' Edward Luce attributed Biden's continued presence in the race to "hubris" and criticized the perceived lack of transparency surrounding his fitness for office.

Biden biographer Chris Whipple offered a mixed assessment, acknowledging both successes and failures. The Atlantic's Franklin Foer, another Biden biographer, directly linked Biden's presidency to Trump's return, stating that this connection would define his legacy. The Washington Post's Christine Rampell noted the contrast between the initial high expectations for Biden's presidency and the more muted assessment at its conclusion.

Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter, also drew criticism and was seen by some, including CNN host Manu Raju and legal analyst Elie Honig, as potentially damaging to his legacy. Washington Post columnist Max Boot offered a critical perspective on Biden's foreign policy, describing it as an "unsatisfying middle-of-the-road muddle." Despite this critique, Boot acknowledged Biden's concern for U.S. allies.

Biden himself, however, expressed confidence in his administration's foreign policy achievements, asserting that America's global standing had been strengthened under his leadership.