President Donald Trump continues to face persistently low approval ratings as the first week of May concludes. Recent polls following his 100 days in office revealed a notable dissatisfaction among Americans with his job performance, with approval numbers hitting historic lows not seen since his own presidency in 2017. Despite various activities in the past week, including agency shake-ups, a meeting with Canada’s new leader, social media posts about new holidays, remarks on potential tax hikes, and ongoing trade disputes, Trump’s approval rating has remained relatively stagnant, fluctuating only slightly according to averages of multiple polls.

RealClearPolitics data from early May shows Trump’s approval rating at 45.2%, while an Associated Press-NORC poll released on May 9 indicated a disapproval rating of 51.1%. The New York Times’ aggregation, including the AP-NORC poll, reported a 44% approval rating and a 51% disapproval rating. Notably, the AP-NORC poll also highlighted disapproval of Trump’s handling of issues related to colleges and universities, aligning with the overall sentiment towards his presidency.

Additional polls from The Economist/YouGov and Morning Consult further reflect mixed opinions on Trump’s performance. The Economist/YouGov poll showed a 42% approval rating, while the Morning Consult poll reported a 46% approval rating, with both polls indicating varying levels of disapproval, particularly concerning trade policies.

Overall, these polls underscore the ongoing challenges faced by President Trump in garnering widespread approval from the American public, as sentiments remain divided across different aspects of his presidency and policy decisions.