Majority Blame Trump, GOP for US Government Shutdown Crisis

Multiple recent polls indicate that a plurality of Americans blame President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans for the ongoing government shutdown, with around 47% placing most responsibility on them compared to about 30% blaming Democrats. Disapproval ratings are higher for Trump and Republicans, both at 52%, compared to 49% for Democrats. Healthcare funding, particularly the extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies, remains the central issue driving the impasse, with broad bipartisan support for extending these subsidies. Public concern about the shutdown's economic and social impacts is widespread, although fewer Republicans express worry compared to independents and Democrats. The blame attributed to Republicans is often linked to their control of both Congress and the presidency and perceived unwillingness to compromise, while criticism of Democrats centers on their opposition to Trump and refusal to negotiate. The shutdown has also prompted legal challenges against the Trump administration over threats of mass federal worker layoffs during the stalemate.