Biden’s Approval Ratings Tank Amid Hamas-Israel War

Balancing the differing views within his party presents a challenge for the president as he seeks re-election.
Biden’s Approval Ratings Tank Amid Hamas-Israel War
President Joe Biden waves as he departs St Edmond Catholic Church in Rehoboth Beach, Del., on Oct., 21, 2023. Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty Images
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The unexpected attack on Israel has sharply divided liberals in the United States. The ongoing Hamas-Israel conflict is causing a raw emotional split among progressive groups, spanning from college campuses and Hollywood to liberal activist organizations and labor unions.

This growing rift over Israel within the Democratic voter base, particularly among progressives and Arab Americans, is also taking a toll on President Joe Biden’s approval ratings.