A new AP-NORC poll captures the public mood after the long government shutdown, and the numbers are tough for President Donald Trump. With delayed federal paychecks, travel disruptions, and strained food assistance, frustration is clearly showing up in his approval ratings. Even Republican support has slipped sharply, as per a report by The (Raleigh) News & Observer.
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The poll highlights a major shift within his own party. Republican support, once at 81%, has fallen to 68%, while approval among independents has dropped from 38% to 25%. Analysts say the erosion reflects growing discomfort with how the shutdown was handled, especially as federal layoffs, heightened immigration enforcement, and National Guard deployments unfolded during the funding lapse, as per a report by The (Raleigh) News & Observer.
Pollster Nate Silver noted, “The longest government shutdown in US history looks to be winding down. But Donald Trump’s heightened unpopularity might be here to stay.” Even so, Trump saw a small lift on health care, rising from 31% to 34%, and ratings for the economy and immigration have held steady despite declining faith in government operations, as per a report by The (Raleigh) News & Observer.
Some analysts believe his numbers could rebound now that the shutdown is over and the White House is framing the outcome as a political win. Trump, meanwhile, has dismissed reports questioning economic strength, as per a report by The (Raleigh) News & Observer.
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Why did Trump’s overall approval fall to 33%?
It dropped mainly due to public frustration over the prolonged shutdown and its impact on federal services.
Did any of Trump’s ratings improve?
Yes. His approval on health care rose slightly from 31% to 34%, even as other areas stayed flat.
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What fueled this sudden approval drop?
A new AP-NORC poll shows President Donald Trump facing a sharp drop in approval as the country absorbs the aftermath of the prolonged government shutdown. Only 33% of Americans now approve of how he managed the government, a decline tied to weeks of delayed federal pay, strained food assistance, and widespread travel disruptions.ALSO READ: What does 67 mean, who made the 67 meme and why is it so popular?
How much did Republican support shift?
The poll highlights a major shift within his own party. Republican support, once at 81%, has fallen to 68%, while approval among independents has dropped from 38% to 25%. Analysts say the erosion reflects growing discomfort with how the shutdown was handled, especially as federal layoffs, heightened immigration enforcement, and National Guard deployments unfolded during the funding lapse, as per a report by The (Raleigh) News & Observer.
Pollster Nate Silver noted, “The longest government shutdown in US history looks to be winding down. But Donald Trump’s heightened unpopularity might be here to stay.” Even so, Trump saw a small lift on health care, rising from 31% to 34%, and ratings for the economy and immigration have held steady despite declining faith in government operations, as per a report by The (Raleigh) News & Observer.
Some analysts believe his numbers could rebound now that the shutdown is over and the White House is framing the outcome as a political win. Trump, meanwhile, has dismissed reports questioning economic strength, as per a report by The (Raleigh) News & Observer.
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FAQs
Why did Trump’s overall approval fall to 33%?
It dropped mainly due to public frustration over the prolonged shutdown and its impact on federal services.
Did any of Trump’s ratings improve?
Yes. His approval on health care rose slightly from 31% to 34%, even as other areas stayed flat.
