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Trump's Approval Plummets Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

11/4/2025

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faces a historic low in approval, with a net -10.8 rating per Nate Silver.
63% of Americans disapprove, largely due to government shutdown which has entered its 35th day.
In Maryland, disapproval stands at 67%, while Governor Wes Moore holds a 52% approval rating.
A CNN poll shows 61% believe Trump's policies worsened economic conditions, while Supreme Court prepares to rule on tariffs.

History

Historical Context

The 2018-2019 U.S. government shutdown, lasting 35 days, was the longest in history, triggered by a funding dispute over President Trump's proposed $5.7 billion for a U.S.-Mexico border wall. The deadlock affected 800,000 federal workers and cost the economy an estimated $11 billion. Public disapproval surged, with 63% of Americans criticizing Trump's handling of the situation, reflecting ongoing tensions in U.S. governance.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faces a historic low in approval, with a net -10.8 rating per Nate Silver.
63% of Americans disapprove, largely due to government shutdown which has entered its 35th day.
In Maryland, disapproval stands at 67%, while Governor Wes Moore holds a 52% approval rating.
A CNN poll shows 61% believe Trump's policies worsened economic conditions, while Supreme Court prepares to rule on tariffs.

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