Americans are growing increasingly concerned about the ongoing federal government shutdown, with a significant majority expressing disapproval of how President Donald Trump is handling the situation. The latest ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll reveals that nearly three-quarters of Americans say they are concerned about the shutdown, up from two-thirds at the start of the crisis.
The public's perception of responsibility for the shutdown has also shifted, with more people blaming Trump and Republicans than Democrats. A whopping 45% of respondents hold both parties responsible, while only 33% blame congressional Democrats. Independents are more likely to point fingers at Trump and Republicans (46%), whereas Democrats themselves believe they bear some culpability (81%).
The survey highlights stark partisan divisions in opinions about the shutdown and Trump's management style. A larger proportion of women than men express concern over the situation, while nearly nine in 10 Democrats, seven in 10 independents, and six in 10 Republicans agree that they are concerned.
As for Trump's handling of the government, a growing majority disapproves of his performance (63%), up from 57% in April and 54% in February. A mere 36% approve of his management style.
When asked why they think either party is responsible for the shutdown, respondents provided various reasons. Many attribute the problem to Trump's refusal to negotiate on healthcare costs, citing concerns that he prioritizes his own interests over those of Americans. Some also point out that Republicans control Congress and refuse to work with Democrats in good faith.
The public's perception of responsibility for the shutdown has also shifted, with more people blaming Trump and Republicans than Democrats. A whopping 45% of respondents hold both parties responsible, while only 33% blame congressional Democrats. Independents are more likely to point fingers at Trump and Republicans (46%), whereas Democrats themselves believe they bear some culpability (81%).
The survey highlights stark partisan divisions in opinions about the shutdown and Trump's management style. A larger proportion of women than men express concern over the situation, while nearly nine in 10 Democrats, seven in 10 independents, and six in 10 Republicans agree that they are concerned.
As for Trump's handling of the government, a growing majority disapproves of his performance (63%), up from 57% in April and 54% in February. A mere 36% approve of his management style.
When asked why they think either party is responsible for the shutdown, respondents provided various reasons. Many attribute the problem to Trump's refusal to negotiate on healthcare costs, citing concerns that he prioritizes his own interests over those of Americans. Some also point out that Republicans control Congress and refuse to work with Democrats in good faith.
... it's like they're not even trying to find a solution! I mean, 63% disapprove of Trump's handling? That's crazy talk! He's supposed to be the leader of the country, right? 
As for me, I just think both parties are at fault. It's like they're playing politics instead of working together to fix things. And don't even get me started on healthcare costs... it's like they're not even considering how it affects regular people like us 
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I've seen so many memes about this, but seriously, it's time for some grown-ups in Washington to step up and do their job. Anyone else as fed up with all this back-and-forth? 
... but at the same time, i think it's kinda cool how people are finally speaking up and demanding more accountability from their leaders 
. it's like, we've been hearing so much about politics for years now, and it's about time we start seeing some real change 
. plus, who wouldn't want to see the parties actually work together and find common ground 
. fingers crossed for a peaceful resolution soon! 
Anyway, it's interesting to see that most Americans are concerned about the shutdown - but can we please focus on finding a solution instead of just bashing each other online? 
. It seems like nobody trusts Trump or the Republicans to get things done. I mean, it's not just one party or the other, it's a whole mess! 45% of people think both parties are equally responsible? That's crazy talk! 
. As for the numbers, 63% disapproving of his handling? That's a lot! 
What does that say about Trump's leadership skills?
. We need to find a way to work together and stop playing politics with our lives 
. It's time for some serious compromise and cooperation 
prioritizing our well-being should b at the forefront of our conversations. as for trump's handling, idk about him just saying he's not gonna negotiate on healthcare... seems like a pretty selfish stance 
I think both parties are being super unfair to each other & the ppl should come together instead of pointing fingers. It's just so stressful for everyone involved 
63% disapprove? Guess all those tweeting skills ain't gonna cut it 
! It's like they're playing a big game of chicken, but we're the ones who get stuck in the middle 
. I'm team "let's get this done already" 
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that can't be right...
. And let's be real, Trump's handling of the shutdown has been super effective – I mean, who else can make an entire nation talk about their feelings and stuff? It's like he's a modern-day therapist, except instead of charging $200 an hour, he's just... well, being himself 
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. I mean, it's not like we don't have enough on our plates already - dealing with rising costs of living, traffic jams, and whatnot. Do we really need the government holding everything hostage? 
) is how partisan the whole thing has become. I mean, I've got friends who are Democrats and Republicans, and they can't even agree on what to have for dinner sometimes 
. It's like, let's try to find some common ground here 
. We deserve better leadership that actually listens to us and works towards our best interests 
the numbers are crazy 63% disapprove of him already and it's just gonna keep getting worse i feel bad for america, they deserve better than this 