Biden's Approval Rating Drops to 37% Amid Controversy Over handling of Israel-Gaza Conflict

Biden's immediate backing of Israel's offensive in Gaza sparks outrage among some Democrats, causing an 11-point drop in his approval rating within his own party.

President Biden's approval rating among Democrats fell 11 percentage points to 75% between October 2 and October 23, marking his lowest approval rating among Democrats of his presidency.
The drop in approval is tied to Biden's immediate support of Israel during the Gaza conflict, leading to dissatisfaction within his own party, particularly among Muslim Americans.
Michigan, a critical battleground state that Biden won in 2020, saw strong dissatisfaction among its Arab-American and Muslim-American voters, with state Rep. Alabas Farhat saying Biden had 'alienated' this demographic.
Despite growing cease-fire demands from human rights groups, the United Nations, and members of his own party, the Biden administration has been dismissive. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby stated that a cease-fire would 'only benefit Hamas'.
In addition to the disappointment stemming from Biden's handling of the Gaza conflict, overall approval for the president has decreased, incurring a 4-point decrease since September to an approval rate of 37%.