President Joe Biden's administration has faced several key turning points and challenges throughout his presidency. One of these turning points was the decision to withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan in August 2021. This decision led to chaos and a decline in Biden's approval rating [8d43efd5].
Another turning point was in June 2022 when economic concerns, including high inflation and gas prices, plagued his administration. These issues raised concerns about Biden's ability to effectively manage the economy [8d43efd5].
The 2022 midterms also presented a challenge for Biden's administration. While the Democrats were able to stave off a red wave, they still faced significant challenges [8d43efd5].
Biden's response to the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023 put him in a problematic position with key Democratic constituencies. His handling of the conflict raised doubts about his ability to navigate foreign policy challenges [8d43efd5].
The presidential debate in June 2024 revealed concerns about Biden's cognitive ability and led to doubts about his candidacy. This further contributed to a decline in his approval rating and a revolt within his own party [8d43efd5].
In an opinion piece titled 'We will decide' by David Graves in The Recorder, the author highlights various concerns and failures during Biden's presidency. Graves mentions the high inflation rate, the intentional opening of borders, the poorly executed exit from Afghanistan, and the abandonment of military equipment to the Taliban. He also brings up the COVID-19 pandemic, the weaponization of science, and the attempts to silence dissent. Graves recalls the disinterest in determining the origin of the pandemic and the corruption of the legal system by the Democratic leadership. He mentions the labeling of January 6 as an insurrection and the selective portrayal of BLM and Antifa protests. Graves also mentions the attempts to buy votes with student loan forgiveness programs and the executive branch's disregard for judicial rulings. He brings up the coercion of social media outlets, the investigations into foreign payments to the Biden family, and the lack of accountability in the intelligence community. Graves mentions the encouragement of protests at Supreme Court justices' homes and the failure to enforce sanctions on Iran. He also notes the Democratic Party's shift to the extreme left and concerns about President Biden's cognitive decline [e7a3137f].
A recent Heartland Institute/Rasmussen Reports poll conducted from July 9-12, 2024, found that 61% of likely voters believe Joe Biden's recent mental decline poses a threat to the safety and security of the United States. In the battleground states, 65% of those surveyed thought Biden's mental decline posed a threat to national security. The poll also revealed that nearly half of likely voters nationally and 53% in the battleground states think Biden is one of the worst presidents in American history. Additionally, a majority of voters blame Biden for inflation in the price of groceries, gasoline, cars, and homes. The poll results show that voters do not credit Biden's policies for job growth in the US. Furthermore, nearly half of voters want to reduce US financial and military support to Ukraine [e2f4b434].
These key turning points, challenges, and concerns have had a significant impact on Biden's presidency. They have contributed to a decline in his approval rating and have raised questions about his ability to effectively lead the country [8d43efd5] [e7a3137f] [e2f4b434].