Answer:
A recession and higher unemployment.
Explanation:
President George W. Bush was unpopular for two main reasons: a recession and higher unemployment. The "Great Recession" was the longest post-World War II recession, which the country entered in 2007. Moreover, unemployment rose from 4.2% in 2001 to 6.3% in 2003. By the end of the presidency, unemployment had climbed to 7.2%.
