Summary
President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped significantly, hitting negative double digits for the first time this term, according to national polls. This decline comes as a record-long government shutdown affects public services, including food assistance, and creates frustration with Trump's handling of the situation. Despite a court order to resume full SNAP benefits, Trump insists benefits will only resume if Democrats agree to reopen the government.
Key Facts
- President Trump's approval rating dropped to -11.2, its lowest this term.
- Several polls show a widespread disapproval of Trump's performance.
- The U.S. government shutdown is the longest in history, exceeding 36 days.
- The shutdown reduced food assistance benefits for around 42 million people.
- Federal judges ruled that cutting SNAP benefits violated the law and ordered payments to resume.
- Trump maintains that benefits will only resume if Democrats reopen the government.
- Approximately 750,000 federal workers are furloughed and unpaid due to the shutdown.
