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Trump's Approval Surges Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

10/17/2025

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Statistician Nate Silver noted Trump's net approval rose from -10 to -8 points during the shutdown.
This rise contrasts with historical trends where shutdowns typically lower approval.
Recent polling shows Trump gaining support among women, Hispanics, and seniors, while Republican approval declined.
The shutdown, in its third week, stems from a funding dispute over Affordable Care Act subsidies and harms federal workers and the economy.

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Story summary

Statistician Nate Silver noted Trump's net approval rose from -10 to -8 points during the shutdown.
This rise contrasts with historical trends where shutdowns typically lower approval.
Recent polling shows Trump gaining support among women, Hispanics, and seniors, while Republican approval declined.
The shutdown, in its third week, stems from a funding dispute over Affordable Care Act subsidies and harms federal workers and the economy.