Americans were increasingly concerned.At the start of 2021, when coronavirus infections and deaths peaked and citizens stormed the U.S.
Capitol attempting to prevent Congress from certifying Biden's 2020 election victory, satisfaction with the direction of the U.S.
fell to 11%, the lowest point in a decade. In the ensuing months, as the coronavirus situation improved amid the nationwide vaccine rollout, satisfaction rose steadily until it reached 36% in May and remained at 35% in June.
Since then, however, satisfaction has fallen in two consecutive readings -- first by five points in July and then seven points further in the latest measure.Line graph.