Economic Inflation Puts , Biden's Approval Rating in Freefall.br 'Newsweek' reports President Joe Biden's approval rating continues to plummet.br In a recent poll published on May 9, br the president's approval rating br among Americans stands at 39.br Biden's performance as president br has been up and down. .br His handling of the current economic crisis has some voters expressing remorse.br His handling of the current economic crisis has some voters expressing remorse.br 39 of Americans approve of Biden's work br so far, but the partisan divide is real.br 76 of Democrats currently approve of Biden's performance as president.br While 84 of Republicans currently disapprove of Biden.br Experts say with midterm elections on the horizon, independent voters may be crucial.br Polling finds Biden isn't doing br well with independent voters either.