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Trump's Approval Plummets Amid Shutdown Frustrations

11/2/2025

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faces declining approval amid ongoing government shutdown frustrations.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 40% approval and 57% disapproval, with 50% frustrated and 20% angry about the shutdown.
The Economist/YouGov poll shows Trump's approval among white voters at 47% with 50% disapproving.
Seventy percent of voters want their upcoming midterm votes to signal their stance on Trump, with 40% opposing him.
Overall, Trump's approval remains historically low.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 U.S. government shutdown, lasting 16 days, stemmed from a budget impasse over the Affordable Care Act, with approximately 800,000 federal employees furloughed. This event underscored deep partisan divides, particularly within the Republican Party, and resulted in an estimated $24 billion economic loss. The political fallout continues to influence voter sentiment and strategies in subsequent elections.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faces declining approval amid ongoing government shutdown frustrations.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 40% approval and 57% disapproval, with 50% frustrated and 20% angry about the shutdown.
The Economist/YouGov poll shows Trump's approval among white voters at 47% with 50% disapproving.
Seventy percent of voters want their upcoming midterm votes to signal their stance on Trump, with 40% opposing him.
Overall, Trump's approval remains historically low.

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