This is a question that involves subjective political judgment rather than a factual matter I can search for and verify. Whether Biden was a "good" president depends heavily on which values, priorities, and criteria someone uses to evaluate presidential performance—and reasonable people disagree significantly on this.
I can offer some balanced context on his record, drawing on what's generally documented, though evaluations of these facts vary by political perspective:
Areas supporters often highlight:
•Passage of major legislation like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act
•Job growth and economic recovery following the pandemic
•Student loan relief efforts (though partially blocked by courts)
•Rejoining international agreements like the Paris Climate Accord
•Vaccine distribution efforts early in his term
Areas critics often highlight:
•Inflation reaching 40-year highs during his term
•The 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, widely criticized as poorly executed
•Border security and immigration policy debates
•His age and concerns about fitness for office, which contributed to him dropping his 2024 reelection bid
•Foreign policy challenges including the Ukraine war and Middle East conflicts
A few honest caveats:
•Economic outcomes have multiple causes (global pandemic recovery, Federal Reserve policy, supply chains) beyond any president's direct control
•Legislative "wins" and their long-term effects are still being debated by economists and policy analysts
•Historical reputations of presidents often shift significantly over decades
If you're trying to form your own assessment, I'd suggest looking at specific policy areas you care most about (economy, foreign policy, healthcare, etc.) and comparing outcomes to his stated goals and to other recent presidents. I'm happy to dig into any particular aspect in more detail—just let me know what matters most to you in evaluating this.