As the federal government shutdown stretches beyond a month, public frustration is clearly mounting—and the finger of blame is being pointed most forcefully at President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. According to a recent survey by The Washington Post, ABC News and Ipsos, 45 % of U.S. adults say Trump and congressional Republicans are primarily responsible for the funding stalemate, while 33 % blame Democrats.
The poll finds deepening concern across the board: 43 % now describe the shutdown as a major worry, up from 25 % at its onset. Among independent voters—often seen as the swing group—46 % attribute fault to Republicans while just 23 % point to Democrats.
The data suggest that many Americans believe Trump and his party hold both the power and the responsibility to resolve the impasse. For example, a poll from the advocacy‑group‑led Navigator Research found that 52 % believe Republicans have more say in ending the shutdown than Democrats.
With federal workers furloughed, SNAP benefits at risk and air‑traffic delays mounting, the economic and human stakes of the shutdown are rising. Meanwhile, Trump’s overall approval rating for managing the federal government now stands at 36 %, with a striking 63 % disapproval rating.
As both parties exchange political jabs, the American public appears increasingly ready to hold the party in power accountable.
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