President Donald Trump's net approval rating on handling the federal government shutdown has hit a new low, a poll from The Economist and YouGov shows this week.

Why It Matters

With the shutdown becoming the longest in U.S. history, the resulting disruption has affected millions of Americans, government workers and critical federal operations like air travel and food assistance benefits.

This negative perception of Trump’s leadership during the shutdown could potentially have broader implications for the Republican Party, public trust in Washington and the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.

What To Know

According to the poll released on Tuesday, Trump's approval rating on handling the ongoing shutdown is 31 percent versus a 58 percent disapproval rating. This is the lowest approval r

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