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The article discloses that President Donald Trump’s approval rating has reached historic lows in his second term, with polls conducted in late April and early May presenting an average approval rate of around 45%. The dissatisfaction among Americans is reportedly due to economic concerns. Several recent polls have reported approval rates of between 39% and 45%, with the lowest being a Washington Post, ABC News and Ipsos poll which reported a 39% favorability rating.
Trump’s Approval Rating Declines According to Recent Polls
In her first major speech since leaving office, Kamala Harris criticized President Donald Trump‘s second term, stating that American ideals are being abandoned. The general satisfaction with Trump’s performance in the Oval Office has decreased since his inauguration.
A slew of polls released this week, aligning with his first 100 days, show approval for Trump’s performance hitting historically low levels. On average, Trump’s approval rating lingered around 45% in late April and early May, according to RealClearPolitics.
The recent approval ratings, in the low-to-mid 40s, diverge from most presidents’ first 100 days. Besides Trump, the only other president with such low approval ratings since 1953 was Trump himself, in his first term, when his favorability dipped to 41% in April 2017, based on Gallup data.
Various polls released this week offer insight into the American public’s perception of the president’s job performance. Excerpts indicate that sentiments are generally negative.
Poll Data on Trump’s Approval Rating
Trump celebrated his first 100 days with a rally in Michigan on April 29. However, recent polls depict less jubilation, with approval ratings hovering in the low-to-mid 40s. Polls from CNN and The Economist/YouGov the week prior gave Trump a 41% approval rating.
The lowest approval rating was in an April 25 poll from The Washington Post, ABC News, and Ipsos, putting Trump at a 39% favorability rating, down six points from mid-February.
NPR/PBS/Marist Poll
Approximately 42% approve of Trump’s performance while 53% disapprove. Nearly half of the respondents gave Trump a failing grade, with 23% giving him an A, as per the poll conducted April 21-23.
Economist/YouGov Poll
The Economist/YouGov poll conducted from April 25-28 showed that 42% approve of Trump’s performance while 52% disapprove. Economic dissatisfaction is a common theme, with 41% approval and 51% disapproval.
Emerson College Poll
The Emerson College poll shows 45% approval and 45% disapproval, with another 10% neutral. Approval levels have dropped by two points since the first 50 days of Trump’s term.
Reuters/Ipsos Poll
A Reuters/Ipsos poll released April 30 showed a continuation of the previous week’s results, with 42% approval and 53% disapproval. Issues such as the economy, immigration, and trade wars largely contributed to the low approval rating.
Contact Kathryn Palmer, a trending news reporter for USA TODAY, at kapalmer@usatoday.com or on X @KathrynPlmr.
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