Summary
President Donald Trump has experienced the longest stretch of negative approval ratings in his second term, with no positive ratings in 20 days according to major polls. The government shutdown, which has become the longest in U.S. history, is impacting his approval as citizens express disapproval of how he is handling the situation. Polls show a significant majority of Americans disapproving of Trump's performance.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump has not recorded a positive approval rating in major polls for 20 days straight.
- His last positive net approval rating was on October 22, according to RMG Research.
- The government shutdown is the longest in U.S. history and has affected many Americans, including federal workers and those receiving food assistance.
- RMG Research found that 46% of voters approve of Trump, while 51% disapprove, resulting in a net rating of -5.
- Other polls: Morning Consult (-10), Newsweek tracker (-10 recently), Quinnipiac (-14), YouGov/Economist (-18), Ipsos/Reuters (-17), Navigator Research (-15).
- The YouGov/Economist poll shows 58% disapproval of Trump's handling of the shutdown.
- The shutdown has led to disrupted services, furloughed workers, and reduced food assistance benefits for 42 million recipients.
- Trump defends his actions on social media, while critics accuse him of using the shutdown for political leverage.
