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Trump's Approval Steady Amid Hispanic Discontent and Shutdown Blame

10/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Polls show Trump's overall approval at 40%, with 25% approval/71% disapproval among Hispanic voters.
A 58% majority oppose deploying National Guard troops outside Washington, D.C.; 85% of Republicans support it, 7% of Democrats do.
Forty-one percent blame Trump and Republicans for the ongoing government shutdown.
Trump's approval remains stable among his base, with 90% of Republicans supporting him.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 U.S. government shutdown, lasting 16 days, stemmed from a budget impasse between President Obama and Congressional Republicans over the Affordable Care Act. Approximately 800,000 federal workers were furloughed, reflecting deep partisan divides. Polls indicated that 53% of Americans blamed Republicans for the shutdown, highlighting ongoing political polarization that continues to affect governance today.

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Story summary

Polls show Trump's overall approval at 40%, with 25% approval/71% disapproval among Hispanic voters.
A 58% majority oppose deploying National Guard troops outside Washington, D.C.; 85% of Republicans support it, 7% of Democrats do.
Forty-one percent blame Trump and Republicans for the ongoing government shutdown.
Trump's approval remains stable among his base, with 90% of Republicans supporting him.

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