Where do Biden and Trump rank on the greatest presidents of all time?

The 2024 Presidential Greatness Project Expert Survey offers a comprehensive view of how experts evaluate past leaders.

The 2024 Presidential Greatness Project Expert Survey unveils its latest rankings of U.S. presidents. President Joe Biden is positioned at number 14, while his predecessor, former President Donald Trump, remains at the bottom of the list.

Conducted online via Qualtrics from November 15 to December 31, 2023, the survey gathered insights from 154 experts in presidential politics, including members of the Presidents & Executive Politics Section of the American Political Science Association and scholars with recent publications in relevant academic journals.

Former President Donald Trump is ranked at the very bottom of the list with an average rating of 10.92. This ranking underscores the deep divisions surrounding Trump's presidency, with experts offering a decidedly unfavorable evaluation of his time in office.

The contrast between Biden and Trump's rankings reflects the nation's recent political landscape. 

The survey's findings offer insights into the shifting perceptions of presidential greatness over time. Barack Obama's ascent by nine places since the initial survey indicates a growing recognition of his accomplishments, while Trump's persistent position at the bottom reflects enduring skepticism regarding his legacy.

The 2024 Presidential Greatness Project Expert Survey serves as a reminder of how complex it is to evaluate presidential legacies. Every presidency, whether praised or criticized, shapes American democracy in significant ways.