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Carl Higbie laid out a clear, no-nonsense side-by-side of President Biden’s and former President Trump’s approval numbers on his Newsmax program, and what emerged was not surprising to anyone paying attention: the American people are far from enthusiastic about the status quo. Higbie’s breakdown pulled together multiple reputable polls to show that, at comparable moments, Biden’s ratings lag behind where Republicans want them to be and behind where Trump stood historically. Viewers deserved the straight talk about who’s winning hearts and minds in this country — and Higbie delivered it.
The most striking figure Higbie highlighted came from a Jan. 9, 2024 Gallup snapshot that put former President Trump and President Biden in nearly identical favorability territory, with Trump at roughly 42 percent and Biden at 41 percent among U.S. adults. Those numbers undercut the Democrat media’s narrative that Biden’s support is unshakeable; in reality, his appeal has eroded since 2021 while Trump’s image among many voters has steadied. Conservatives should stop letting the left frame these figures as proof of inevitability — they’re a warning sign for Democrats, not a comfort.
Other mainstream polls confirm the same basic pattern: Biden’s job approval has repeatedly dipped into the low 40s or worse, while Trump’s retrospective ratings and favorability have in some surveys climbed back toward the mid-40s. Fox News’ polling analysis showed Biden struggling on core issues like the economy and immigration, and it noted that Trump’s numbers at the comparable point in his presidency were generally stronger. This is not an abstract academic debate — it’s the clearest evidence yet that voters judge results, not rhetoric.
Even outlets that pretend to be neutral had to admit Trump’s popularity was rising in the post-trial environment, with ABC/Ipsos tracking a notable bump in Trump’s favorability during the summer of 2024 while Biden’s standing softened. That momentum matters because the independent voters who decide elections don’t respond to spin; they respond to measurable trends. If conservatives harness that momentum instead of taking it for granted, there’s a real path to delivering another mandate for policies that put Americans first.
A deeper look shows why these numbers matter: polls like the NBC/other national surveys found that more voters say Trump’s past policies helped their families, whereas many now say Biden’s policies have hurt them. That’s the gut-level judgment that carries elections — groceries, gas, and job security beat cable news hot takes every single time. Grassroots conservatives need to keep driving that message home: policy outcomes, not performative virtue signaling, are what restore American prosperity.
The media will try to gaslight this into a tie or an anomaly, but American workers feel the erosion of purchasing power and the consequences of policy choices every day. Higbie’s televised comparison gave a welcome reminder that polling is a snapshot of accountability — and right now accountability for Biden’s record is slipping. Conservatives should treat these numbers as a call to action: organize, vote, and keep pressing for a return to common-sense economic and border policies.
If Republicans want to convert favorable trends into lasting political victories, they must do more than crow about polls; they must present bold alternatives that restore security and prosperity. Carl Higbie’s side-by-side was more than television theater — it was a map showing where the fight is winnable if patriots step up and speak plainly to their neighbors. Keep fighting, keep speaking truth, and keep reminding Americans that real leadership delivers results, not excuses.
