Summary
President Donald Trump's approval rating among Republicans has slightly decreased in several recent polls. Meanwhile, a government shutdown is ongoing, focusing on funding disagreements related to the Affordable Care Act. As the shutdown continues, it is having a growing impact on the U.S. economy.
Key Facts
- President Trump's approval rating among Republicans dropped in a John Zogby Strategies poll from 85% in August to 80% in October.
- A YouGov poll showed a decrease from 88% in September to 84% in October among Republicans.
- The government shutdown started at the beginning of October due to a funding disagreement in Congress.
- The main issue in the shutdown is whether to include Affordable Care Act subsidies in the funding bill.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the shutdown is affecting the U.S. economy.
- Analysts estimate the shutdown could reduce economic growth by 0.1 to 0.2 percentage points each week.
- Senate votes on a stopgap spending bill have repeatedly failed to pass.
- Some Republican support for Trump is declining due to the shutdown, with Trump's approval on this issue dropping from 79% to 75%.
