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Trump's Approval Plummets Amid Historic Government Shutdown

11/6/2025

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating has plummeted amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history.
Polls show approval at 31% and disapproval at 58%, marking a sharp drop.
The shutdown disrupted vital services, including SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans, fueling anger.
Lawmakers remain at stalemate as they seek a compromise to reopen government, with negative approval ratings and implications for the 2026 midterms.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 U.S. federal government shutdown lasted from October 1 to October 17, affecting around 800,000 federal employees. It stemmed from a standoff between House Republicans, who sought to defund the Affordable Care Act, and Senate Democrats. This shutdown, the fourth-longest in U.S. history, highlighted ongoing tensions in budget negotiations and foreshadowed future political volatility, including impacts on President Obama's approval ratings.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating has plummeted amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history.
Polls show approval at 31% and disapproval at 58%, marking a sharp drop.
The shutdown disrupted vital services, including SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans, fueling anger.
Lawmakers remain at stalemate as they seek a compromise to reopen government, with negative approval ratings and implications for the 2026 midterms.

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