We Asked the Direct Question… 4,800 Comments Later, the Answer Is OVERWHELMING! (Plus the Policy Records That Actually Matter)
THE QUESTION THAT WASN’T REALLY A QUESTION
“Is Trump a better president than Biden?”
In most contexts, this would spark debate. Arguments from both sides. Passionate defenses of each president. Policy comparisons. Nuanced discussion.
Not here.
In this thread with 4,800+ comments, the answer was so one-sided it barely qualifies as a question. It’s more like asking “Is water wet?” or “Does the sun rise in the east?”
The response was OVERWHELMING, UNANIMOUS, and ENTHUSIASTIC: YES.
Not just “yes.” But “HELL YES.” “A thousand times yes.” “Is that even a question?” “Does a bear shit in the woods?”
THE AVALANCHE OF AFFIRMATION
The Simple “Yes” (Amplified)
“Yes” appeared thousands of times in variations:
“Hell yes” “Hell yeah” “HELL YES” “Absolutely yes” “Yes absolutely” “Of course he is” “Of course” “You know it” “You better believe it” “Without a doubt” “Absolutely without a doubt”
These aren’t measured responses. These are declarations of obvious truth. Like asking if the sky is blue and getting “DUH, obviously!”
The Multiplied Superiority
People didn’t just say Trump was better. They QUANTIFIED how much better:
“100 times better” “At Least 100 times!!” “1000 Times Better” “By about a thousand times” “2000 times better” “100,000,000 times” “10.000 000 times better”
The numbers keep escalating. Not just twice as good. Not ten times. MILLIONS of times better. This is hyperbole as certainty. The gap is so massive it requires multiplication to express.
“1000 times better than sleepy Joe 😴”
Even in sleep—the ultimate inactivity—Trump is better than Biden awake.
The Rhetorical Questions
When the answer is too obvious to state directly, people turn to rhetorical comparisons:
“Does the sun rise every morning?!”
“Is the Pope Catholic?”
“Does a wild Bear shit in the woods?” (mentioned at least 5 times)
“Does a bear 💩 in the woods”
“Is a pound of gold worth more than a penny??”
“Is butter better on toast than lard?”
“Is a Porsche better than a smart car?”
“Is a snake’s ass close to the ground?”
“Does a cat have a climbing gear?”
“Has a chicken got lips. That’s your answer” (Wait, chickens DON’T have lips, so… is that a no? The metaphor broke.)
These absurd comparisons all mean the same thing: The question is so obvious it’s insulting to even ask.
THE “IS THIS A JOKE?” RESPONSES
Disbelief at the Question
“Is this a trick question” (mentioned multiple times)
“Is that a real question? A joke”
“Is that even a question” (mentioned at least 5 times)
“That’s a stupid question”
“That might be the stupidest question I ever heard of in my life”
“I just blew half a beer out my nose when I saw this”
“That’s funny shit right there to even ask a question like that 🤣 😂”
“Well that was good for a laugh!”
The question itself is absurd to these respondents. Like asking “Is breathing important?” or “Should you avoid jumping off cliffs?”
The laughter isn’t at a clever joke. It’s at the PREMISE that this could be debatable.
You Have to Ask?
“You actually have to ask. Of course it’s Trump”
“You have to ask? Hell YES!!!!”
“You have to ask?”
“OMG you need to ask?”
“You don’t even need to ask that question TRUMP…TRUMP…TRUMP”
The act of asking reveals ignorance or bad faith. No informed person could possibly wonder. The answer is self-evident to anyone paying attention.
THE POLICY RECORDS: WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED
The Economy Under Each President
Trump’s Economic Record (2017-2021):
Pre-COVID, unemployment hit 3.5%—the lowest in 50 years. This wasn’t just headline numbers. Black unemployment reached historic lows. Hispanic unemployment reached record lows. Wages for lower-income workers grew faster than for higher earners for the first time in decades.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 slashed corporate tax rates from 35% to 21%. Supporters argue this spurred business investment and job creation. Critics say it primarily benefited corporations and the wealthy. The data shows GDP growth around 2-3% annually pre-COVID, solid but not spectacular.
Trump renegotiated NAFTA into USMCA, addressing some concerns about manufacturing jobs moving to Mexico. He imposed tariffs on China to protect American industries, though this raised prices on consumer goods.
Then COVID hit. Unemployment spiked to 14.7% in April 2020. The economy crashed. Trump pushed for massive stimulus—the CARES Act injected $2.2 trillion. Markets eventually recovered, but millions of jobs were lost.
Biden’s Economic Record (2021-2025):
Biden inherited a recovering economy still damaged by COVID. Unemployment when he took office: 6.3%. By 2023, it dropped to 3.4%—even lower than Trump’s pre-COVID number.
But here’s what people actually felt: INFLATION. Biden’s first two years saw inflation hit 9.1% in June 2022—the highest in 40 years. Gas prices topped $5/gallon nationally. Grocery costs soared. Housing became even more unaffordable.
Biden passed the American Rescue Plan ($1.9 trillion), Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ($1.2 trillion), and Inflation Reduction Act ($750 billion). These pumped money into economy for COVID relief, infrastructure, and green energy.
Critics argue Biden’s massive spending fueled inflation. Defenders argue inflation was global (Europe had it worse) and caused by supply chain disruptions and corporate price gouging. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates dramatically to combat inflation, making mortgages and loans expensive.
By 2024, inflation cooled to around 3%, but prices never came back down. What cost $100 in 2020 costs $120+ in 2024. Wages rose but didn’t keep pace for many workers.
The Wallet Test:
“All I can say is my wallet speaks for both men”
This comment captures the lived experience. Under Trump (pre-COVID), people felt wealthier. Gas was cheap. Groceries were affordable. Under Biden, everything costs more. Wages might be higher on paper, but purchasing power declined.
Whether Biden caused inflation or inherited impossible circumstances, voters judge presidents by their wallets. And wallets felt better under Trump.
THE SPECIFIC SUPERIORITY CLAIMS
Trump Actually Does Things
“One is a doer in a world shaker and changes everything for the better. The other one did absolutely nothing”
This crystallizes a key perception: Trump acts decisively. Biden is passive.
Trump’s Action-Oriented Approach:
Trump signed executive orders at record pace. He withdrew from Paris Climate Agreement, Iran nuclear deal, and Trans-Pacific Partnership in first year. He moved U.S. embassy to Jerusalem. He imposed travel bans and built portions of border wall.
Whether you liked these actions or not, they were ACTIONS. Decisive moves that changed policy immediately. Trump didn’t wait for Congress or build consensus. He acted.
His supporters loved this. Finally, a president who DOES things instead of talking. No more political paralysis. Pure executive action.
Biden’s Approach:
Biden governed more traditionally. Working with Congress on infrastructure. Building coalitions. Following established processes. This is how government is “supposed” to work.
But it feels slow. Bureaucratic. Timid. While Biden negotiated, Trump would have already signed an order and moved on.
Biden’s defenders argue governing isn’t about speed—it’s about doing things RIGHT. Trump’s executive orders got challenged in court constantly. Biden’s legislative approach creates lasting change.
But perception matters. Trump FELT more active even if some actions were reversed. Biden FELT slower even if his changes were more durable.
The Sleep Differential
“Hahahahahaha even when he is sleeping”
Trump asleep is better than Biden awake. The ultimate insult.
“Hell yes! He’s awake”
Biden’s age became defining issue. He’s 82. He looks frail. He stumbles verbally. He fell on Air Force One stairs. His public appearances are carefully managed.
Trump is 78—only four years younger—but he PERFORMS energy. Long rallies. Multiple events daily. Constant social media presence. The energy differential is real or at least perceived.
“Yep at least he isn’t in the basement lol”
Reference to Biden’s 2020 campaign strategy of limited public appearances during COVID. Critics mocked it as hiding. Defenders called it responsible pandemic behavior.
But the image stuck: Biden in the basement. Trump out front. Energy versus absence.
The Competence Gap
“At least you know he’s running things”
This gets to a crucial perception: WHO is actually governing?
Trump’s First Term:
Trump clearly ran his own administration, for better or worse. His tweets drove policy. He fired cabinet members who disagreed. He made decisions impulsively. But YOU KNEW Trump was in charge.
Biden’s Presidency:
Critics question if Biden is actually running things. Is it his staff? Former Obama officials? Progressive activists? Biden himself seems scripted, reading from notes, ending press conferences abruptly.
The “autopen” references suggest Biden isn’t even signing his own documents. Whether true or not, the perception exists: Biden is a figurehead. Someone else is really governing.
THE AUTO PEN CONSPIRACY
Biden Didn’t Actually Govern?
“Was Biden president? Or was the auto pin??”
“Do you mean Obama’s AUTO PEN”
“You mean the auto pen 🖊️”
The “autopen” is an automated signature machine presidents use for routine documents. But the conspiracy goes deeper: Biden was so absent, so mentally declined, that EVERYTHING was autopilot. Staff made decisions. Biden just signed (or had autopen sign).
Is there evidence?
Biden’s public schedule was lighter than Trump’s. Fewer press conferences. Fewer unscripted moments. More “lid” days where he had no public events.
His verbal stumbles and confusion in public appearances fueled concerns. Calling Zelensky “Putin.” Referring to Trump as his VP. Losing his train of thought mid-sentence.
His administration relied heavily on prepared remarks and limited press access. When Biden went off-script, results were often concerning.
The perception: Biden wasn’t governing. His staff was. He was a figurehead while others actually ran the country.
Whether this is fair assessment or partisan attack, the perception damaged his presidency severely.
THE BORDER AND IMMIGRATION
Trump’s Border Policies
Trump made border security his signature issue. “Build the wall” was his rallying cry. He:
- Built 450+ miles of border wall (mostly replacing existing barriers)
- Implemented “Remain in Mexico” policy forcing asylum seekers to wait in Mexico
- Slashed refugee admissions to historic lows
- Used Title 42 (COVID health measure) to rapidly expel migrants
- Separated families at the border (eventually ended after backlash)
Illegal border crossings dropped significantly under Trump. Whether due to his policies or rhetoric deterring migrants, the numbers showed fewer people attempting to cross.
Biden’s Border Policies
Biden reversed many Trump policies immediately:
- Stopped border wall construction
- Ended “Remain in Mexico”
- Increased refugee admissions
- Ended family separations
- Created humanitarian parole programs
Border crossings SURGED. Encounters hit record highs—over 2 million in fiscal year 2022. Cities like New York, Chicago, and Denver were overwhelmed by migrants sent from border states.
Biden’s approach emphasized humane treatment and legal pathways. Trump’s emphasized deterrence and enforcement.
The Results:
Trump’s policies reduced crossings but were criticized as cruel. Biden’s policies increased humanitarian protection but lost control of the border.
For voters prioritizing security and rule of law, Trump was clearly better. For voters prioritizing humanity and asylum rights, Biden’s approach was more ethical if imperfect.
The sheer NUMBERS of crossings under Biden became political disaster. “Border crisis” dominated headlines. Even Democratic mayors begged for help.
FOREIGN POLICY AND GLOBAL STANDING
Trump’s Foreign Policy
Trump’s “America First” approach upended traditional alliances:
- Withdrew from Iran nuclear deal
- Imposed maximum pressure sanctions on Iran
- Withdrew from Paris Climate Agreement
- Pressured NATO allies to increase defense spending
- Negotiated directly with North Korea (historic summit, no lasting results)
- Brokered Abraham Accords (normalization between Israel and Arab states)
- Pressured China with tariffs and trade war
- Withdrew from Afghanistan (planned, executed under Biden)
Trump’s supporters argue he made America respected through strength. No new wars. Allies paid their fair share. Enemies feared consequences.
Critics argue he damaged alliances, emboldened adversaries, and made America less respected globally.
Biden’s Foreign Policy
Biden attempted to restore traditional alliances:
- Rejoined Paris Climate Agreement
- Worked with NATO allies on Ukraine
- Attempted to restore Iran deal (failed)
- Completed Afghanistan withdrawal (chaotic, 13 service members killed)
- United global response to Russia’s Ukraine invasion
- Massive aid packages to Ukraine
- Continued Trump’s tough approach to China
The Afghanistan Withdrawal:
This was Biden’s foreign policy catastrophe. The chaotic evacuation. Taliban takeover. Americans left behind. The suicide bombing at Kabul airport killing 13 U.S. service members.
Biden inherited Trump’s timeline but executed it poorly. The images of Afghans falling from planes fleeing Kabul damaged Biden’s credibility on foreign policy.
Ukraine:
Biden’s response to Russia’s invasion was aggressive in some ways, cautious in others. Massive weapons shipments to Ukraine. Intelligence sharing. Economic sanctions on Russia.
But no direct U.S. military involvement. No enforced no-fly zone. Gradual escalation of weapons systems rather than overwhelming support from day one.
Trump supporters argue Putin never would have invaded if Trump were president. Biden supporters argue Trump would have abandoned Ukraine entirely.
ENERGY INDEPENDENCE
Trump’s Energy Policies
Trump pushed “energy dominance”:
- Approved Keystone XL pipeline
- Opened ANWR (Arctic refuge) to drilling
- Rolled back environmental regulations
- Withdrew from Paris Agreement
- Supported fossil fuel industry
- U.S. became net energy exporter for first time in decades
Gas prices under Trump averaged around $2.50/gallon. American energy production soared. The U.S. didn’t depend on foreign oil.
Biden’s Energy Policies
Biden prioritized climate change:
- Canceled Keystone XL immediately
- Paused federal oil and gas leases (temporarily)
- Rejoined Paris Agreement
- Pushed electric vehicles and green energy
- Released strategic petroleum reserves to lower gas prices
Gas prices under Biden hit $5+/gallon in 2022. Supply constraints, global markets, and Russia’s war in Ukraine drove prices up.
Biden’s supporters argue he didn’t cause high gas prices—global markets and Putin’s war did. His critics argue his anti-fossil fuel policies reduced domestic production and made America energy dependent again.
The perception: Under Trump, gas was cheap and America was energy independent. Under Biden, gas was expensive and America was vulnerable.
COVID RESPONSE
Trump’s COVID Response
Trump presided over COVID’s arrival and first year:
- Operation Warp Speed delivered vaccines in record time (historic achievement)
- Massive stimulus packages (CARES Act, PPP loans)
- State-level approach rather than federal mandates
- Downplayed severity early (“it’ll disappear like a miracle”)
- Promoted unproven treatments (hydroxychloroquine)
- Politicized masks and public health measures
Trump delivered vaccines in under a year—unprecedented. This saved countless lives globally. His supporters argue he balanced public health with economic concerns.
Critics argue he politicized the pandemic, spread misinformation, and contributed to hundreds of thousands of preventable deaths through poor messaging.
Biden’s COVID Response
Biden campaigned on “shutting down the virus”:
- Vaccine mandates for federal workers and large employers
- Mask mandates for federal property
- Massive vaccination campaign
- Extended COVID relief and unemployment benefits
- Struggled with new variants (Delta, Omicron)
Biden’s mandates were controversial. Supporters saw them as necessary public health measures. Critics saw them as authoritarian overreach.
By 2022, COVID had largely moved to endemic phase. Biden declared pandemic “over” even as deaths continued. His promise to “shut down the virus” wasn’t achieved, though vaccines helped tremendously.
The assessment: Trump delivered vaccines. Biden delivered mandates. Both faced impossible situations. Trump’s supporters credit him with Warp Speed. Biden’s supporters credit him with vaccination rates. Both can claim partial success and partial failure.
THE COMPETENCE QUESTION
“At Least 10 Times Better”
“At least 10 times” “Ten times over” “20 times better” “Light years beyond” “By light-years” “By leaps and bounds”
These aren’t just preference statements. They’re competence assessments.
Trump’s perceived competence comes from:
- Business background. Ran companies. Made deals. Understood economy.
- Decisiveness. Made choices quickly. Didn’t waffle.
- Energy. Constant activity. Multiple events daily.
- Results orientation. Focused on outcomes over process.
Biden’s perceived incompetence comes from:
- Age and decline. Physical and mental fitness concerns.
- Passivity. Seems reactive rather than proactive.
- Establishment career. 50 years in politics, what changed?
- Handlers. Appears managed and scripted.
Whether fair or not, the competence gap is perceived as massive.
THE SPORTS AND COMPETITION ANALOGIES
Mismatch Comparisons
“He sure is it’s like the New York Yankees vs the old Washington Senators”
Yankees: dynasty, multiple championships, legendary players. Old Senators: perennial losers who eventually moved to Texas. Not even close.
“Who is the best pilot Chuck Yeager or Peewee Herman????”
Chuck Yeager: legendary test pilot, first to break sound barrier. Pee-wee Herman: children’s TV character. Absurd comparison highlighting absurd question.
These comparisons reveal something important: Trump supporters don’t see this as close competition. It’s professional versus amateur. Competent versus incompetent. Real versus fake.
No Contest Territory
“As if there is a contest”
“No contest, of course!”
“There is no comparison at all!”
“Absolutely, couldn’t even compare”
Not just “Trump wins.” But “there’s no competition.” Biden isn’t in Trump’s league. Different categories entirely.
“Trump wins hands down” (mentioned multiple times)
“Hands down” means easy victory. No effort required. Inevitable outcome.
THE RARE DISSENT
The Lonely Defenders
Out of 4,800+ comments, maybe 10 defended Biden:
“Biden is the best . He has a real heart”
This defender emphasizes character over competence. Biden cares. He’s empathetic. He’s decent. That matters more than flashy achievements.
“In your dreams” (anti-Trump, mentioned twice)
“He’ll no he ain’t”
“Sorry he is not”
“98% of others were better”
These are DROWNED OUT. Buried under avalanche of pro-Trump responses. Representing maybe 0.2% of comments.
The Nuanced Response
“There is no person better than thé other Everyone does what they feel is right at the time and it dont always work out and sometimes its does God is in control of all of us…being président is not an easy job…Judging others is not godly because aint none of us perfect…No one…”
This is the ONLY attempt at nuance in visible comments. Arguing presidents are human, imperfect, doing their best. God ultimately controls outcomes. Judgment is wrong because nobody’s perfect.
Beautiful sentiment. Completely ignored.
THE ACTUAL COMPARISON
What Trump Did Better
Economic perception: Pre-COVID, people felt wealthier. Gas was cheap. Jobs were plentiful. The “feeling” of prosperity was real.
Border security: Fewer crossings. More control. Whether through wall, policy, or rhetoric, numbers were down.
Energy independence: America produced more, imported less, prices stayed low.
Foreign policy decisiveness: Whether right or wrong, Trump acted. Moved embassy. Imposed tariffs. Made deals.
Operation Warp Speed: Delivered vaccines in record time. Historic achievement.
Deregulation: Cut red tape for businesses. Reduced regulatory burden.
Tax cuts: Put money in people’s pockets (even if skewed toward wealthy).
What Biden Did Better
COVID vaccination campaign: Got shots in arms systematically. High vaccination rates.
Infrastructure investment: Actually passed infrastructure bill after Trump failed for four years.
Ukraine support: United allies against Russian aggression. Massive aid packages.
Job creation: Created millions of jobs during recovery (though partly natural bounce-back).
Clean energy investment: Inflation Reduction Act invested heavily in green energy and climate.
Rejoined international agreements: Restored traditional alliances and climate commitments.
Decency and norms: Returned to presidential behavior that didn’t cause daily chaos.
The Trade-Offs
Trump delivered results people could FEEL but often through divisive methods. Biden delivered results that look good on paper but people don’t FEEL in daily lives.
Trump’s economy felt better but relied on pre-COVID conditions. Biden’s economy IS better statistically but FEELS worse due to inflation.
Trump’s border approach was effective but often cruel. Biden’s was humane but lost control.
Trump’s energy policy kept prices low but ignored climate. Biden’s addressed climate but raised energy costs.
It depends what you value. Both have genuine accomplishments and genuine failures.
THE UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH
This thread doesn’t prove Trump is objectively better than Biden. It proves that in pro-Trump spaces, the question seems absurd.
But the policy records show both presidents had successes and failures. Trump’s economic and border records are stronger. Biden’s infrastructure and alliance restoration are noteworthy.
The real difference is PERCEPTION. Trump FEELS more competent, active, and effective. Biden FEELS passive, managed, and declining.
Fair or not, perception drives politics. And the perception—at least in this thread—is that Trump wins by landslide.
Is Trump better than Biden? The 4,800 comments say YES overwhelmingly. The policy records show it’s more complicated. Both had wins. Both had losses. But on the metrics most voters care about—wallets, borders, energy, strength—Trump’s record resonates more with working Americans who feel left behind.
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