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Schumer's Approval Plummets Amid Government Shutdown Dissatisfaction

12/23/2025

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has the lowest approval rating among top US political leaders, with 39% of Democrats supporting him.
The decline stems from dissatisfaction with his handling of the government shutdown.
A Gallup poll shows 17% approve of the Republican-led Congress and 24% back congressional Democrats.
Overall, 74% of Americans are dissatisfied with the nation's direction, signaling a bleak outlook for 2026.

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has the lowest approval rating among top US political leaders, with 39% of Democrats supporting him.
The decline stems from dissatisfaction with his handling of the government shutdown.
A Gallup poll shows 17% approve of the Republican-led Congress and 24% back congressional Democrats.
Overall, 74% of Americans are dissatisfied with the nation's direction, signaling a bleak outlook for 2026.