Summary
President Donald Trump's approval rating has remained stable or improved during the current government shutdown, according to recent polls. Unlike past trends, fewer Americans seem to blame him for the shutdown compared to his first term.
Key Facts
- President Trump's net approval rating is currently at -6 points, with 45% approving and 51% disapproving of his performance.
- Historically, presidents see a decline in approval ratings during government shutdowns, but Trump's ratings have stayed stable.
- Morning Consult poll shows Trump's approval at -5 points, the highest since late August.
- YouGov/Economist polling indicates a slight improvement in Trump's approval, from -17 to -15 points recently.
- Trump's approval ratings are believed to be steady due to strong partisan and cultural support.
- Polls suggest that only 26% of Republicans blame Trump for the shutdown, compared to 90% of Democrats.
- 48% of Americans now blame Trump significantly for the shutdown, down from 61% during the 2018-19 shutdown.
- The division of blame between Democrats and Republicans for the shutdown is becoming narrower in public opinion.
