President Donald Trump‘s approval remained unchanged this week, reflecting a continued pattern of subdued public support in May.

His second-term ratings have consistently trailed behind the average benchmarks, reports USA Today.

Trump ended April with an average job approval of 45%, slightly higher than the 41% recorded during the same period in his first term, per a Gallup report.

However, the figure still lags behind the 60% average enjoyed by other presidents during their early terms since 1952, per a report from the New York Times.

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As of May 30, the New York Times’ polling aggregator placed Trump’s approval rating at 45%, with 52% disapproval.

“Our average has shown a slight uptick in President Trump’s approval rating recently,” writes Ruth Igielnik, Staff editor.

The YouGov/Yahoo News poll reported 41% approval versus 54% disapproval, while a YouGov/Economist survey measured approval at 44% and disapproval at 52%, USA Today reports.

In contrast, a Morning Consult poll placed Trump’s approval higher at 48%, with disapproval at 51%.

A separate RMG Research poll showed Trump narrowly underwater with 49% approval and 50% disapproval.

Over the last week, Trump has made headlines for controversial actions, including granting clemency to a former governor, a rapper, and a gang leader.

He also addressed the nation on Memorial Day and doubled down on trade tariffs after a court allowed their continued enforcement. Additionally, Trump proposed Canada’s inclusion in a U.S. missile defense plan--if the country agrees to become the 51st state.

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