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Poll: 45% Blame Trump, Republicans for Shutdown Crisis

10/31/2025

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Trump Blamed for Shutdown

The poll found that 45% blame U.S. President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans for the government shutdown.
Thirty-three percent blame Democrats for the shutdown.
Sixty-three percent disapprove of Trump’s handling of the shutdown.
The ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll was conducted October 24–28, 2025, with 2,725 respondents and a 1.9-point margin of error.
Many respondents criticized Republicans for refusing to negotiate on healthcare issues, blaming Democrats for not compromising.

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Trump Halts Food Assistance

U.S. President Donald Trump halted food stamp payments during the government shutdown, affecting 42 million recipients.
Officials say legal and budgetary constraints prevent reallocating funds to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Twenty-five states have filed lawsuits seeking to compel the administration to provide full SNAP aid.
Critics warn the busy schedule may shield him from backlash while leaving vulnerable Americans at risk of hunger.

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Trump Blamed for Shutdown

The poll found that 45% blame U.S. President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans for the government shutdown.
Thirty-three percent blame Democrats for the shutdown.
Sixty-three percent disapprove of Trump’s handling of the shutdown.
The ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll was conducted October 24–28, 2025, with 2,725 respondents and a 1.9-point margin of error.
Many respondents criticized Republicans for refusing to negotiate on healthcare issues, blaming Democrats for not compromising.

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