Donald Trump is currently leading Joe Biden in the polls as the 2024 presidential elections approach, suggesting a shift in public sentiment since the last election. According to a recent CNN report, the Republican front-runner is more favored among Americans than his Democratic counterpart, a reversal from their standings in 2020.
This change has sparked a flurry of commentary and analysis across various platforms, including X, formerly known as Twitter. Benny Johnson, a well-known American commentator and media personality, highlighted CNN’s latest poll results in a video clip on X. He emphasized that “Donald Trump is, in fact, better liked than he was four years ago and is better liked than Joe Biden is right now.”
This statement has ignited discussions among users on the platform, with many expressing their views on the poll’s implications. X user @FrankFencepost6 expressed skepticism, suggesting that the poll results might be manipulated: “They’re playing this game again to make the steal look good.” Another user, @laurahollis61, hinted at future revelations: “Just wait.
They don’t know the half of it.” Meanwhile, @loveforother pointed out the importance of focusing on substantive issues rather than popularity alone: “Interesting observation. Public perception can fluctuate over time. It’s crucial to focus on policies and actions rather than solely on popularity.”
Questions about the polling methodology were raised by @Stoked_on_Earth, who doubted the legitimacy of the reported figures: “I really want to know who this 43% are! Do they just call themselves to beef up Joe Biden’s numbers? I’m thinking in actuality Biden’s numbers are more like 10%.” Conversely, @seanmcbride16, a Trump supporter, argued that the poll underestimated Trump’s popularity: “And this CNN poll is not a fair representation of how much better liked he actually is.”
@LuillyDRR expressed a mix of support and realism: “It seems to me that that is not the reality, I will vote for Trump but I think Biden will win if things continue as they are.” On the other hand, @VidsStation24 reflected on the broader implications of shifting public opinions and the utility of polling data: “It’s worth noting shifts in public opinion over time, and polling data can provide insights into how individuals perceive political figures.”
@ZafarGoya commented on Trump’s resurgence in popularity: “It’s fascinating to witness the shifting landscape of public opinion. The recent surge in Donald Trump’s popularity compared to four years ago, and even eclipsing Joe Biden’s current approval rating, suggests a strong resonance with certain segments of the population.”
Recent polling data from The New York Times and Siena College up until April 2024 shows that while Biden’s approval ratings have seen slight improvements, Trump still maintains a narrow lead. Currently, Trump holds 46% compared to Biden’s 45%. This slight edge, although not a landslide, marks an improvement for Biden from earlier in the year when Trump led by 5%.
Voter sentiments reflect these trends. Beth Prevost, a 59-year-old independent voter from Windsor Locks, Connecticut, prefers Biden in a potential rematch, viewing it as choosing “the lesser of the two evils.” She notes, “You can recover from bad policies, but you can’t recover from a bad heart. And Donald Trump has a bad heart.”
Economic issues and immigration continue to be decisive factors in shaping voter preferences. According to Spencer Kimball, executive director of Emerson College Polling, “Voters who think the cost of living is rising support Trump over Biden, 56% to 32%,” while those who feel the cost of living is easing or staying the same are more likely to support Biden, per The Hill.