Summary
A new poll shows that most Americans would blame President Trump and Republicans for a potential government shutdown. Congress must pass a budget bill by the end of the month to avoid a shutdown, which would affect federal workers and services. The poll results indicate potential political impacts for Republicans ahead of the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.
Key Facts
- Most Americans blame President Trump and Republicans for a potential government shutdown.
- Congress has a deadline at the end of the month to pass a budget to avoid a shutdown.
- A government shutdown could lead to unpaid federal workers and disrupted services like passport processing.
- The poll surveyed 654 likely voters with a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points.
- In the poll, 32% of respondents would blame Trump, and 27% would blame Congressional Republicans.
- Among independents, 30% blame Trump while 24% blame Congressional Republicans for a potential shutdown.
- Republicans currently have control over the House and Congress.
