Obama Tops Presidential Favorability Poll, Biden Trails

Created: JANUARY 14, 2025

A recent Gallup poll reveals significant disparities in public opinion regarding living former U.S. presidents. Barack Obama secured the highest favorability rating, while Joe Biden received the lowest, with the highest unfavorability. Obama garnered a 59% favorability rating compared to a 36% unfavorability rating. Conversely, Biden's favorability stood at just 39%, with a significant 57% viewing him unfavorably. The poll was conducted shortly after Biden concluded his term in the White House, from January 21st to 27th, 2025.

Former Presidents Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and Barack Obama

Both Donald Trump and Bill Clinton registered a 48% favorability rating. However, Trump faced a 50% unfavorability rating, while Clinton's was lower at 41%. George W. Bush received a favorable rating from 52% of respondents, with 34% expressing an unfavorable view.

Former President Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, former President George W. Bush, Laura Bush, former President Barack Obama, President-elect Donald Trump, and Melania Trump Former President Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, and former President George W. Bush

The poll, conducted by Gallup, involved telephone interviews with 1,001 adults across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The margin of error is ±4 percentage points at a 95% confidence level.

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