Summary
President Donald Trump's approval rating for handling the federal government shutdown has reached its lowest point, according to a poll by The Economist and YouGov. The ongoing shutdown, the longest in U.S. history, affects millions of Americans, including government workers, and impacts services like air travel and food assistance. The poll shows that approval for Trump's actions on the shutdown is decreasing, along with perceptions of both congressional Republicans and Democrats.
Key Facts
- A poll by The Economist and YouGov shows President Trump's approval rating for the government's shutdown is 31%, with 58% disapproving.
- The shutdown is the longest in U.S. history and affects many services, such as air travel and food stamps.
- The poll surveyed 1,671 people with a 3.4% margin of error.
- Approval ratings have dropped from 35% in mid-October and 33% at the start of the tracking.
- Congressional Democrats have a 28% approval rating for handling the shutdown, with 53% disapproving.
- Congressional Republicans also have low approval for the shutdown, at 30% approval against 57% disapproval.
- Both parties and President Trump have negative net approval ratings for their handling of the shutdown.
- The shutdown continues as lawmakers have not yet reached an agreement to reopen the government.
