News Exclusive: Americans’ harsh judgment on Afghanistan costs Biden’s approval, down to 41% August 24, 2021 Susan Page, Matthew Brown and Mabinty Quarshie, USA TODAY Comments Off on Exclusive: Americans’ harsh judgment on Afghanistan costs Biden’s approval, down to 41% For President Biden, the cost of the war's chaotic end has been steep. His overall job-approval rating is 41% approve versusĀ 55% who disapprove.