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Poll Reveals Deep Frustration Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

12/5/2025

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Key Information: The Pew Research Center poll conducted September 22–28, 2025, finds a significant emotional divide amid a 43-day federal government shutdown.
Impact: The poll finds 49% feel frustrated, 26% are angry, and 23% are content.
Context: Democrats express anger at 44%, the highest since 1997, amid growing distance linked to President Donald Trump’s administration.
Consequence: Only 20% believe the federal government acts in Americans' best interest.

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Story summary

Key Information: The Pew Research Center poll conducted September 22–28, 2025, finds a significant emotional divide amid a 43-day federal government shutdown.
Impact: The poll finds 49% feel frustrated, 26% are angry, and 23% are content.
Context: Democrats express anger at 44%, the highest since 1997, amid growing distance linked to President Donald Trump’s administration.
Consequence: Only 20% believe the federal government acts in Americans' best interest.