This is a question that involves subjective political judgment rather than a factual matter I can settle through research. Whether Joe Biden was a "good" president depends heavily on which policies, outcomes, and values someone prioritizes, and reasonable people disagree sharply based on their political views.
That said, I can offer some balanced context on areas people commonly cite when evaluating his presidency:
Often cited as accomplishments:
•Passage of major legislation like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act (addressing climate, healthcare costs, and semiconductor manufacturing)
•Low unemployment rates for much of his term
•Strengthening NATO and rallying Western support for Ukraine after Russia's invasion
•Student debt relief efforts (though partially blocked by courts)
•COVID-19 vaccine distribution scale-up
Often cited as criticisms:
•High inflation, especially in 2021-2023, which hurt his approval ratings
•Handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal, widely criticized across the political spectrum
•Immigration and border policy, a major point of contention
•Concerns about his age and mental acuity, which became a major issue especially after his 2024 debate performance
•Mixed public perception on the economy despite favorable macro statistics ("vibecession")
Broader context:
•His approval ratings fluctuated significantly, generally underwater for much of his term
•He ultimately withdrew from the 2024 re-election race amid pressure over age/fitness concerns, with Kamala Harris becoming the nominee
If you're interested, I'm happy to dig deeper into any specific policy area, compare his record to other presidents, or look at current retrospective assessments of his presidency (since more analysis has emerged since he left office). What angle would be most useful to you?