Poll: More Americans Blame Trump for Shutdown
A CBS News‑YouGov national poll (2,441 adults, Oct. 1–3, 2025, ±2.3 points) finds 39% of Americans blame President Trump and congressional Republicans for the federal government shutdown, 30% blame Democrats, and 31% fault both sides. Majorities express concern about the shutdown’s effects on the economy, the military and federal workers; 52% disapprove of Trump’s handling of the shutdown and health care emerges as the top issue driving the fight.
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📌 Key Facts
- 39% of respondents blamed Trump and Republicans for the shutdown; 30% blamed Democrats; 31% said both share the blame.
- 52% disapprove of how President Trump is handling the shutdown; 52% also disapprove of congressional Republicans' handling while 49% disapprove of congressional Democrats'.
- Poll sample: 2,441 U.S. adults interviewed Oct. 1–3, 2025; margin of error ±2.3 points. 36% named health care as the issue the shutdown is over.