Staff Reports
A new wave of polling data has dropped, and it’s casting an alarming shadow over the Democratic Party’s hopes for a successful 2024 campaign. Thanks to the polling expertise of CNN’s Harry Enten, an uncomfortable truth is emerging: Americans are embracing Donald Trump’s leadership style much more favorably than Joe Biden’s, especially regarding how they perceive handling the ongoing fiasco in Ukraine.
Enten breaks it down in terms that even the mainstream media can’t spin: while Biden’s approval rating is drowning in a 22-point deficit, Trump enjoys a slight positive approval rating of +2. This gap is so wide that it could house a few extra boats—perhaps those abandoned by Democrats who thought they’d finally sunk Trump’s chances for good. It’s perplexing to see how, after a relentless campaign to depict Trump as a weak leader on foreign relations, the American public seems to be rallying behind him as the safer choice for handling complex international issues.
The irony here is rich, particularly when considering that Democrats believed they could rely on a solid anti-Trump sentiment post-Oval Office chaos. Instead, polls are showing that voters trust Trump far more than they do Biden when it comes to navigating the treacherous waters of foreign policy, leading many to question whether Biden’s approach to Ukraine is anything short of a blank check for disaster.
Worse still for the left, public opinion on the war in Ukraine is leaning towards the idea of compromise. A recent survey revealed that a striking 50% of Americans prefer a quick conclusion to the conflict—even if it means conceding territory to Russia—up from just 31% in August 2022. This transition signals a growing frustration with the current administration’s aimless approach to international disputes and reflects a willingness among the electorate to take a more pragmatic perspective on foreign affairs.
New Polling on Trump and Ukraine War Will Have Democrats in Full Panic Mode https://t.co/XjxaOyDJtt
— Michael J. Fell (@MichaelJFell) March 3, 2025
Adding to the Democrats’ woes, the sentiment that Russia is a significant U.S. enemy has seen a staggering drop, plunging from 64% in 2023 to just 34% currently. This shift suggests that the Biden administration’s narrative has not only lost traction but is now being actively challenged. With Americans increasingly viewing Russia more favorably, the media’s doomsday rhetoric about foreign threats has been laid bare.
As public sentiment leans toward Trump’s America-first policies, it’s evident that Biden’s approach is going out of style faster than one of his speeches. The data speaks volumes: Americans are tired of an open-ended commitment to foreign conflicts and want to see an end to this prolonged warfare. With this polling data, the real question is whether Democrats can pivot fast enough to recover from the devastating blow to their credibility as leaders before the 2024 showdown.
