Summary
Recent polls show that President Donald Trump's approval ratings are mostly negative. The ratings suggest potential challenges for him and his party as he heads toward future elections. Polls indicate that many people strongly disapprove of Trump, and they blame Republicans more than Democrats for the recent government shutdown.
Key Facts
- President Trump's net approval rating dropped to -10.3, indicating more disapproval than approval.
- Polls from major institutions consistently report negative approval ratings for Trump, ranging from -6 to -18.
- 44% of respondents strongly disapprove of Trump, marking a peak level in his second term.
- Polls conducted after the government shutdown show Trump's approval mostly unchanged.
- The government shutdown stemmed from a funding disagreement over healthcare subsidies.
- The population is highly divided, with 94% of left-wing voters disapproving and 92% of right-wing voters approving of Trump.
- Polls show Americans blame Republicans more than Democrats for the government shutdown, with 47% blaming Republicans and Trump.
