U.S. President Joe Biden’s approval rating stands are at a record low of 38%, according to a Washington Post average of 17 recent polls. 

Meanwhile, Donald Trump spent much of the year huddling with his attorneys. He was indicted on multiple criminal charges that could come to trial at critical moments during his 2024 run for the White House.

Joining the discussion: 

• Eleanor Clift is a political columnist for The Daily Beast. 
• Adolfo Franco is an attorney and Republican strategist. 
• Joel Rubin is a former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State.
• Jadan Horyn is editor-in-chief of Soigne. 

President Biden’s approval rating at record low in new poll https://t.co/om1FM5rt3K pic.twitter.com/8agwsqV0jf

— The Hill (@thehill) December 19, 2023

Biden approval rating sinks to all-time low in new national poll https://t.co/JSOfv5jsxu

— Fox News (@FoxNews) December 19, 2023