Poll finds 57% of Americans favor Obama over Trump and Biden

A new national poll shows former President Barack Obama is viewed favorably by a significant majority of Americans, far surpassing the popularity of his two immediate successors. The survey, conducted by SSRS for CNN from May 7 to 31, found 57 percent of U.S. adults hold a positive view of Obama.

In comparison, President Donald Trump is viewed favorably by 34 percent of the public, while former President Joe Biden’s favorability stands at 30 percent. Obama’s appeal extends across the political spectrum. He enjoys near-universal support within his own party, with 96 percent of Democrats viewing him positively. Among political independents, 56 percent rate him favorably, more than double the ratings for Trump (25 percent) or Biden (20 percent). Approximately one-fifth of Republicans, 19 percent, also view Obama favorably, a higher level of cross-party support than either Trump or Biden receive from the opposing party.

The poll’s release coincides with the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, which held its dedication ceremony on Thursday, June 18. Every living former president attended the event except for Trump. In recent days, Trump has used social media to...