NBC News ran a segment on Sunday that should have former President Donald Trump jumping for joy.
OPINION: This article may contain commentary which reflects the author’s own views.
During Kristen Welker’s “Meet the Press” program, the network’s political analyst noted how underwater Biden is at this stage of his presidency, in terms of approval, compared to several recent presidents dating back to George H. W. Bush:
NBC POLL: Job approval of recent presidents at the same point in their presidencies…
— H.W. Bush: 43%
— Clinton: 52%
— W. Bush: 50%
— Obama: 49%
— Trump: 46%
— Biden: 42% pic.twitter.com/c0nMshyXnd— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) April 21, 2024
Here’s the breakdown:
— H.W. Bush: 43%
— Clinton: 52%
— W. Bush: 50%
— Obama: 49%
— Trump: 46%
— Biden: 42%
Trump is also outpolling Biden in terms of how voters feel both men can handle the day’s most important issues:
NBC POLL: WHICH CANDIDATE IS BETTER….?
— Handling a crisis: Trump +4
— Strong record as president: Trump +7
— Competent and effective: Trump +9
— Necessary mental and physical health: Trump +19
— Dealing with inflation and cost of living: Trump +22 pic.twitter.com/1qMMM4AUg4
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) April 21, 2024
NBC POLL: WHICH CANDIDATE IS BETTER….?
— Handling a crisis: Trump +4
— Strong record as president: Trump +7
— Competent and effective: Trump +9
— Necessary mental and physical health: Trump +19
— Dealing with inflation and cost of living: Trump +22
Separately, CNN ran a segment noting that Trump is more popular today than he was in 2020, and more so than Biden:
CNN: "Donald Trump is, in fact, better liked than he was four years ago — and is better liked than Joe Biden is right now" pic.twitter.com/lQLla1IUJp
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) April 21, 2024
Trump appears well on his way to another term, but with several months left before early voting begins, much could change.