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Trump's Approval Plummets Amid Democratic Momentum

11/14/2025

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval stands at 33%, down from 43% in March.
Among Republicans, approval drops from 81% to 68%, while disapproval rises to 58%.
Forty-four percent of Democrats are "very enthusiastic" about 2026 midterm voting, versus 26% of Republicans.
The results appear amid Democratic victories and the end of the longest U.S. government shutdown.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 U.S. government shutdown, lasting from October 1 to October 17, stemmed from a budget impasse over the Affordable Care Act between President Barack Obama and Congressional Republicans. This 16-day standoff led to the furlough of approximately 800,000 federal employees and a significant drop in public approval for Congress, highlighting the deepening partisan divisions that continue to shape American politics today.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval stands at 33%, down from 43% in March.
Among Republicans, approval drops from 81% to 68%, while disapproval rises to 58%.
Forty-four percent of Democrats are "very enthusiastic" about 2026 midterm voting, versus 26% of Republicans.
The results appear amid Democratic victories and the end of the longest U.S. government shutdown.

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