Former US President Donald Trump has taken a lead over President Joe Biden in the national polls for the upcoming 2024 presidential election.

According to a Wall Street Journal survey released on Saturday, Trump is ahead by four percentage points, standing at 47% against Biden’s 43%. This marks the first instance in this survey where Trump has been favoured in a direct comparison for the likely 2024 presidential race.

The survey also highlighted Biden’s approval rating hitting its lowest point during his presidency, aligning with other studies that have raised alarms within Democratic circles as the election approaches in less than a year. When considering five potential third-party and independent candidates, who collectively draw 17% support, Trump’s lead increases to six points, with a 37-31 advantage.

Despite Biden’s expressed intentions to seek a second term, there is a growing sentiment within the Democratic party for him to step aside. Concerns are primarily due to his age; Biden would be 81 on election day and 86 by the end of a