President Joe Biden will leave the White House on Monday for the last time, ending four years of presidency and more than half a century of political work. Biden leaves with low approval ratings, but Americans' satisfaction with his administration has fluctuated heavily since he first took office in 2021.

The low approval ratings of Joe Biden and Donald Trump at the end of their terms may not matter as recent history suggests the legacies of U.S. presidents improve as years go by. Newsweek has contacted the White House and the Trump transition team for comment via email.

Outgoing President Joe Biden took a final selfie at the White House with Jill Biden as President of the United States and First Lady. Biden captioned the photo as, "One more selfie for the road. We love you, America." One more selfie for the road. We love you, America. pic.twitter.com/71k46uGADV

The 78-year-old has a busy day of pomp and tradition ahead of him as millions of people around the world prepare to watch the Republican return to the White House.

Retired Gen. Mark Milley says he’s grateful to President Joe Biden for a pardon. Biden on Monday pardoned Milley, Dr.

This Inauguration Day, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will wake up in a White House filled with their belongings and personal mementos -- everything from personal photographs to their favorite foods in the kitchen.

According to a Gallup poll of 1,003 U.S. adults conducted between December 2 and 18, 2024, and released on January 7, a majority (54 percent) believe Biden will be remembered as a "below average" (17 percent) or "poor" (37 percent) president.

First lady Jill Biden, President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff stand together at the White House ahead of the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington. They exchanged handshakes with President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, responded to President Joe Biden issuing him a preemptive pardon on Monday.

President Joe Biden pardoned five people on Sunday, including the late civil rights leader Marcus Garvey, and commuted the sentences of two.