Morning Wire Turkey Earthquake Toll & Biden Loses Support | 2.7.23
Feb 7, 2023
A devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake has rocked Turkey and Syria, leaving thousands dead and prompting a global relief response. Meanwhile, President Biden is grappling with plummeting approval ratings as he faces economic discontent and scrutiny ahead of his State of the Union address. The political landscape grows murky with concerns over his age and electability for 2024. Additionally, the emergence of Chinese surveillance balloons raises alarm bells about national security and demands for transparency and accountability in defense strategies.
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Turkey-Syria Earthquake
- A 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastated Turkey and Syria, causing widespread destruction and thousands of deaths.
- The earthquake leveled buildings, including the historic Gaziantep Castle, and left many more missing or injured.
Biden's Waning Support
- President Biden's approval ratings are low, with a majority of Democrats now preferring a different candidate for 2024.
- This shift comes despite Democrats performing well in the midterms, suggesting other factors are at play.
Economic Concerns
- The economy appears to be the primary reason for Biden's declining approval.
- A significant percentage of Americans feel worse off financially now than when he took office.