U.S. President Joe Biden’s approval rating has fallen further to 39% according to a recent Reuters/Ipsos survey. On September 10, Biden’s approval stood at 42%, sliding to 40% by October 8. Now, disapproval is climbing, reaching 56%. The United States is on the brink of the presidential elections in November 2024. A New York Times […]
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