Summary
President Donald Trump's approval rating has decreased after a brief rise, according to pollster Nate Silver. The government shutdown, which began on October 1, 2023, continues, and it impacts both federal employees and the U.S. economy.
Key Facts
- President Trump's approval rating is at 43.8%, with 53.1% disapproving, resulting in a -9.2 net rating.
- Trump's approval saw a temporary improvement despite the ongoing government shutdown.
- The shutdown began on October 1, 2023, and is now the second-longest in history.
- Around 670,000 federal workers missed paychecks due to the shutdown.
- The shutdown may cut U.S. economic growth by 0.1 to 0.2 percentage points each week.
- The Department of Agriculture warned food aid would halt on November 1.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent noted the shutdown's growing economic impact.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed uncertainty about military pay amidst the shutdown.
