Categories: Politics

Poll shows Biden’s lead over Trump shrinking in 2024 matchup as concerns over physical fitness grow

Former President Donald Trump is edging President Joe Biden in a hypothetical general election rematch, according to new polling that reveals growing concerns over the president’s physical health.

A new Quinnipiac University poll found that Biden currently leads in a hypothetical race against Trump by four points, locking in 49% support of likely voters over 45% who said they would vote for the former president.

The results reflect a slight narrowing in the race, after a January 31 poll found Biden leading Trump by 6 points, 50% to 44%.

Trump remains the frontrunner in the Republican presidential primary, securing support from 80% of Republican-identifying respondents, while only 17% said former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley is their preferred GOP nominee.  

TRUMP REVEALS VP SHORTLOST INCLUDES DESANTIS, SCOTT, RAMASWAMY, NOEM, DONALDS, GABBARD

Former President Donald Trump is the commanding frontrunner in the Republican presidential primary race. (NRA )

Amid growing concerns over the president’s fitness, a large majority of voters, 67%, said they believe Biden is too old and not physically capable of completing another four-year term as president.

On the flip side, 57% of voters think Trump is not too old to serve another term as president.

ROGAN SAYS DEMOCRATIC PARTY IS ‘SETTING UP GAVIN NEWSOM’ FOR 2024 PRESIDENTIAL RUN AMID BIDEN SCANDALS

The survey also noted that nearly twice as many voters believe Trump to be more physically fit than Biden.

President Joe Biden. (Anna Moneymaker)

“A Biden-Trump split decision on physical and emotional fitness leaves both looking vulnerable,” Tim Malloy, Quinnipiac University Polling Analyst, said in a statement. “Yes, Trump wins walking away on the age and stamina question, but voters have more confidence in Biden’s empathy toward them and his emotional stability to handle the job,”

Only 40% of voters said they approve of Biden’s handling of the presidency.

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

The polling results come just weeks after Special Counsel Robert Hur released his report on Biden’s handling of classified documents and described the president as “a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory.” 

Share

Recent Posts

Germany’s new conservative leader looks to ‘achieve independence’ from US

close Video Ned Ryun on conservative party winning Germany's election: 'Time for them to grow…

1 hour ago

DOGE, EPA team up to claw back $67 million in ‘environmental justice’ grants

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is teaming up with Elon Musk's cost-cutting department to draw…

1 hour ago

SCOTUS turns down abortion clinic buffer zone challenge, Thomas slams ‘abdication’ of duty

The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to hear a pro-life challenge against protest restrictions around…

1 hour ago

Irish leaders boycott Washington St Patrick’s Day events over Trump’s Gaza comments

Irish leaders will skip St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the U.S. this year to protest…

1 hour ago

Kamala Harris takes veiled jabs at Trump, Elon Musk in 1st major speech since election defeat

Former Vice President Kamala Harris took veiled jabs at President Donald Trump and Department of…

1 hour ago

Reporter’s Notebook: All night long

The policy agenda of President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans is keeping Democrats up at…

1 hour ago