In brief
According to a new AP-NORC poll, only 33% of U.S. adults approve of President Trump's handling of government, a marked drop from earlier this year. Discontent is particularly notable among Republicans and independents, suggesting growing concerns over the ongoing government shutdown and its impact on citizens. While Trump's overall approval rate remains steady, the implications of the shutdown could affect public perception long-term.
Approval of President Donald Trump’s handling of the government has seen a sharp decline, according to a new AP-NORC poll. Conducted shortly after the Democrats' recent elections, this poll reveals that only 33% of U.S. adults approve of Trump's government management, down from 43% earlier this year.
The significant decline is attributed largely to discontent among Republicans and independents. Approval among Republicans has dipped to 68% from 81%, while independent support has plummeted from 38% to 25%.
The backdrop of these results includes the repercussions of the government shutdown, which has crept into the lives of many Americans, causing issues like delayed air traffic, financial distress for federal workers, and disrupted food aid for vulnerable households.
Beverly Lucas, a Republican voter in Florida, expressed her disturbance over the prolonged shutdown, equating Trump's management to that of a 'petulant child'. Meanwhile, an overwhelming majority of Democrats (95%) continue to disapprove of his governance.
Despite this slump in government management approval, Trump's overall approval remains steady at about 36%, suggesting a divide between his management of government and public sentiment on other issues like immigration and economic policy.
As opinions fluctuate, the enduring effects of the shutdown may bring lasting challenges for the Trump administration. The poll was conducted from November 6 to 10 and included 1,143 adults, indicating a sampling error margin of plus or minus 3.8 percentage points.
