This is a question where people have genuinely different views based on their values and priorities.

**Those who view his presidency favorably often cite:**
- Economic recovery after the 2008 financial crisis
- The Affordable Care Act expanding health insurance coverage
- Paris Climate Agreement and environmental regulations
- Restoration of diplomatic relationships internationally
- Relatively scandal-free administration

**Those who view it critically often cite:**
- Expansion of drone warfare and civilian casualties
- Deportation numbers higher than predecessors
- ACA implementation problems and rising premiums for some
- Increased national debt
- Perceived overreach of executive authority
- Critics on the left felt he was too centrist; critics on the right opposed his policy direction overall

His approval ratings left office around 59%, though assessments vary significantly by political affiliation.

How someone weighs these different factors—and which policy outcomes they prioritize—typically shapes their conclusion. Is there a particular aspect of his presidency you're interested in discussing?
