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Republicans Face Blame for Government Shutdown, Polls Show

10/26/2025

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Republicans Blamed for Shutdown

Republicans face rising public blame for the government shutdown, with polls showing more blame on them.
Speaker Mike Johnson says the stopgap funding bill is nonpartisan.
Democrats demand health care negotiations before any agreement.
Johnson faced criticism for not swearing in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva, seen by some as blocking Epstein-related files.
U.S. President Donald Trump has seen his approval rating rise slightly, despite disengagement from shutdown discussions.

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Trump Manipulates Johnson

U.S. President Donald Trump privately claimed he can easily manipulate House Speaker Mike Johnson, saying, "I’m the speaker and the president."
Critics say Johnson reflects Trump’s influence as the government faces a shutdown.
Johnson's refusal to swear in Democratic Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva could affect a key Epstein-case vote.
He has focused on attacking opponents and defending controversial decisions, including Trump's pardon of George Santos.

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Republicans Blamed for Shutdown

Republicans face rising public blame for the government shutdown, with polls showing more blame on them.
Speaker Mike Johnson says the stopgap funding bill is nonpartisan.
Democrats demand health care negotiations before any agreement.
Johnson faced criticism for not swearing in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva, seen by some as blocking Epstein-related files.
U.S. President Donald Trump has seen his approval rating rise slightly, despite disengagement from shutdown discussions.

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