(AURN News) — President Joe Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, faces strong disapproval across party lines, according to two major polls released recently as his presidency draws to a close.

A new AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll finds that 51% of Americans somewhat or strongly disapproved of Hunter Biden's pardon. The disapproval spans the political spectrum, with 27% of Democrats, 51% of Independents, and 80% of Republicans opposing the decision.

A separate Monmouth University poll showed even stronger opposition, with 58% of Americans disapproving of the pardon. The survey revealed similar partisan divisions, with 24% of Democrats, 64% of independents, and 81% of Republicans expressing disapproval. The Monmouth poll also indicates broader challenges for the outgoing president, showing only 34% of Americans approve of his overall job performance, while 61% disapprove.

Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump's favorability has reached a historical high, with a Real Clear Politics average of polls showing 49.4% approval as he prepares to return to office.

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