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Trump's Popularity Holds Steady Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

10/23/2025

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The ongoing government shutdown is not negatively impacting U.S. President Donald Trump’s popularity.
CNN senior data analyst Harry Enten reports Trump's net approval is +1, with 48% blaming him, down from 61% in 2018.
The shutdown began on October 1, with Democrats demanding an extension to an Obamacare subsidy.
In 2019, Trump said he would be proud to shut down the government over border security funding.

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Story summary

The ongoing government shutdown is not negatively impacting U.S. President Donald Trump’s popularity.
CNN senior data analyst Harry Enten reports Trump's net approval is +1, with 48% blaming him, down from 61% in 2018.
The shutdown began on October 1, with Democrats demanding an extension to an Obamacare subsidy.
In 2019, Trump said he would be proud to shut down the government over border security funding.