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Trump's Approval Drops Amid Government Shutdown and Economic Woes

10/8/2025

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Trump's Approval Declines

President Trump's approval remains at 43% amid a government shutdown that began October 1, 2025.
New York could lose $1.2 billion weekly in activity, with unemployment rising about 2,600 jobs per month.
Polls show 59% on the wrong track. 60% disapprove of Trump's handling of inflation and prices. 62% disapprove of Congressional Democrats.

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Biden Faces Shutdown Fallout

Shutdown began Oct 1; costs could reach $400 million.
Congressional Budget Office warns prolonged shutdowns may hinder private-sector recovery and economic growth.
Goldman Sachs projects shutdown weeks lower gross domestic product growth by 0.15 percentage points.
Victor Davis Hanson criticized President Biden, citing inflation at 9.1% in July 2022.
Rep. Jolanda Jones (Texas) argued Trump bears responsibility for food insecurity.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 U.S. government shutdown, lasting 16 days, resulted from a budget impasse over the Affordable Care Act, leading to the furlough of 800,000 federal employees and an estimated $24 billion loss to the economy. This event marked a significant disruption in government services and economic growth, echoing ongoing concerns about fiscal stability and public discontent in subsequent shutdowns.

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Trump's Approval Declines

President Trump's approval remains at 43% amid a government shutdown that began October 1, 2025.
New York could lose $1.2 billion weekly in activity, with unemployment rising about 2,600 jobs per month.
Polls show 59% on the wrong track. 60% disapprove of Trump's handling of inflation and prices. 62% disapprove of Congressional Democrats.

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