- A Wall Street Journal poll shows that Mr. Trump has a 47% to 43% lead over Mr. Biden.
- This is the first time the poll has shown Mr. Biden lagging behind his opponent.
- Nikki Haley has the largest lead, up 17 points, 51% to 34%.
According to a recent poll, former US President Donald Trump has eclipsed Joe Biden as the preferred leader. A Wall Street Journal poll shows that Mr. Trump has a 47% to 43% lead over Mr. Biden.
With his approval rating at its lowest point since taking office, this is the first time the poll has shown Mr. Biden lagging behind his opponent.
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When five independent and third-party candidates are included, their combined support for Mr. Trump has increased to six points, or 37% to 31%, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. receiving the highest percentage at 8%.
Nikki Haley, a former governor of South Carolina and UN ambassador, has the largest lead, up 17 points, 51% to 34%.
The poll comes after Mr. Biden referred to Mr. Trump as “despicable” at a California event, replacing his predecessor.
