The ongoing US government shutdown has now reached its 30th day, with a recent ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll revealing that more Americans are blaming President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress than Democrats. The poll, conducted using Ipsos’ KnowledgePanel, shows that 45% of Americans place responsibility on Trump and the Republicans, while 33% blame congressional Democrats.

 

The American public's concern over the shutdown has increased, with 75% expressing worry compared to 66% at the start.

 

The shutdown began as disagreements persisted over healthcare funding and policy. Independents are inclined to blame Trump and Republicans at a rate of 46% compared to 23% for Democrats. Interestingly, the level of concern varies across party lines, with 81% of Democrats holding Trump and the Republicans accountable, compared to 72% of Republicans who blame Democrats.

 

Women notably express more concern about the shutdown, with 81% worried compared to 68% of men. Disapproval of Trump's handling of the situation has grown steadily, now standing at 63%, up from previous months. Written responses from respondents highlight frustrations over healthcare issues, with accusations of Republicans prioritising power over the country's welfare and Democrats allegedly blocking negotiations.

 

As the shutdown drags on, the nation awaits a resolution. The poll indicates growing unease among the public, emphasising the urgent need for negotiations and compromises in Congress. The survey sampled 2,725 U.S. adults with a margin of error of plus or minus 1.9 percentage points.

 

Key Takeaways

 

• 75% of Americans are now concerned about the shutdown.
• 45% blame Trump and Republicans, while 33% blame Democrats.
• Disapproval of Trump's handling of the government has risen to 63%.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from ABC News 2025-10-31

 

 

I'm guessing the poll was done in San Francisco during Pride week. 

He returned to DC Washington today. When ask by reporters about his plans for the shutdown on the tarmac, he just keep walking away. His mind more on his weekend golf. Shutdown can wait as it don't affect him and his wealthy cabinet staffs. 

On 10/31/2025 at 12:21 PM, Eric Loh said:

He returned to DC Washington today. When ask by reporters about his plans for the shutdown on the tarmac, he just keep walking away. His mind more on his weekend golf. Shutdown can wait as it don't affect him and his wealthy cabinet staffs. 

The politicians in Congress and the Senators are still being paid.  I believe it is constitutional but this is still a disgrace.

Pinocchio shoots himself in the knee again

On 10/31/2025 at 11:21 AM, Eric Loh said:

He returned to DC Washington today. When ask by reporters about his plans for the shutdown on the tarmac, he just keep walking away. His mind more on his weekend golf. Shutdown can wait as it don't affect him and his wealthy cabinet staffs. 

Plus, he managed to post -- seven times! -- about his newly renovated bathroom. So that’s what he’s focused on, and not how to extend SNAP benefits, due to expire tomorrow.

As well they should. Trump is a divider, a hater and a terrible negotiator. He is at fault. And his falling poll numbers suggest that a lot of Americans are finally figuring out just who this fool is. 

1 hour ago, Watawattana said:

The politicians in Congress and the Senators are still being paid.  I believe it is constitutional but this is still a disgrace.

Potus,  his cabinet and all members of congress should be  the first to have their salaries frozen when a shut down occurs. 

On 10/31/2025 at 8:10 AM, webfact said:

a recent ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll revealing that more Americans are blaming President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress than Democrats.

 

So that means Trump was being truthful when he claimed his poll numbers were up.

 

Broken clocks.

On 10/31/2025 at 8:10 AM, webfact said:

As the shutdown drags on, the nation awaits a resolution. The poll indicates growing unease among the public, emphasising the urgent need for negotiations and compromises in Congress.

 

Trump's got this!

 

I renovated the Lincoln Bathroom in the White House. It was renovated in the 1940s in an art deco green tile style, which was totally inappropriate for the Lincoln Era. I did it in black and white polished Statuary marble. This was very appropriate for the time of Abraham Lincoln and, in fact, could be the marble that was originally there!

 

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115469852646643521

 

The Refurbished Lincoln Bathroom in the White House — Highly polished, Statuary marble!

 

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115469942090837414

 

Good news!  Us Americans gonna get cake!

On 10/31/2025 at 8:13 AM, JonnyF said:

I'm guessing the poll was done in San Francisco during Pride week. 

Wouldnt have had enough dumb republicans available to answer to get those results. 

 

 

 

It's not Trump's fault......the crackheads should have stocked up on groceries.

 

 

 

1 hour ago, Tom89 said:

Potus,  his cabinet and all members of congress should be  the first to have their salaries frozen when a shut down occurs. 

Almost all of Trump’s cabinet are billionaires, or at least millionaires, so freezing their salaries would probably not impress them very much. 

https://dailyboulder.com/trump-caves-will-fund-snap-after-multiple-legal-blows/

 

He was really counting on those riots, too!

1 hour ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

 

It's not Trump's fault......the crackheads should have stocked up on groceries.

 

 

 

Here’s a clue anyone who would rather burn food destined for starving children than give it to them ain’t the good guy.Trump doesn’t care,understand that.trump cares about killing the ACA that’s his goal anything else is collateral damage.He is what he is a spoon fed New York trust fund baby who has never experienced want need hunger or lack of shelter.Hes also never experienced the consequences for his actions.We the people are experiencing the consequences of electing someone so unsuitable for the highest office.sad 

On 10/31/2025 at 8:13 AM, JonnyF said:

I'm guessing the poll was done in San Francisco during Pride week. 

Anybody that can read knows its a DEMS shutdown.

Senate Democrats block government funding bill for 13th time

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5576629-senate-democrats-government-funding-bill-shutdown/

The ABC/Washington Post/Ipsos poll (Oct 24–28, 2025) showing 45% blaming Trump/GOP vs. 33% Dems? Predictable partisan tilt from a sample skewed by urban Dems and media echo chambers — but it's shifting, and the narrative ignores why the shutdown happened. Trump didn't "create" it; Dems' filibuster on border funding (e.g., 12,000+ migrant crossings in September 2025) forced the hand. As days drag on, independents (46% blaming GOP vs. 23% Dems) are starting to see through the Dems' "compromise" charade — it's theater to protect sanctuary policies while 42 million lose SNAP benefits.

 

Poll Flaws Exposed: Ipsos KnowledgePanel (2,725 adults, ±1.9% MOE) over-samples Dems (35% vs. 28% GOP) and urbanites (45% vs. national 30%) — classic ABC/Post bias (Thune's 2025 critique). Early polls (Reuters/Ipsos Oct 1: 47% GOP, 30% Dems) showed a tighter split; now independents lean GOP (Thune/Politico). AP-NORC (mid-Oct): 58% blame both parties — not a "Trump flop."

 

The Real Blame: Dems filibustered Trump's clean CR (continuing resolution) to block $5B border wall funds — amid record crossings and fentanyl deaths (100k/year). Trump: "Dems want open borders; I want security." Shutdown hits all (furloughs, parks closed), but Dems' "humanitarian" line crumbles as vets miss checks and 42M SNAP users wait.

12 minutes ago, Smokey and the Bandit said:

The ABC/Washington Post/Ipsos poll (Oct 24–28, 2025) showing 45% blaming Trump/GOP vs. 33% Dems? Predictable partisan tilt from a sample skewed by urban Dems and media echo chambers — but it's shifting, and the narrative ignores why the shutdown happened. Trump didn't "create" it; Dems' filibuster on border funding (e.g., 12,000+ migrant crossings in September 2025) forced the hand. As days drag on, independents (46% blaming GOP vs. 23% Dems) are starting to see through the Dems' "compromise" charade — it's theater to protect sanctuary policies while 42 million lose SNAP benefits.

 

Poll Flaws Exposed: Ipsos KnowledgePanel (2,725 adults, ±1.9% MOE) over-samples Dems (35% vs. 28% GOP) and urbanites (45% vs. national 30%) — classic ABC/Post bias (Thune's 2025 critique). Early polls (Reuters/Ipsos Oct 1: 47% GOP, 30% Dems) showed a tighter split; now independents lean GOP (Thune/Politico). AP-NORC (mid-Oct): 58% blame both parties — not a "Trump flop."

 

The Real Blame: Dems filibustered Trump's clean CR (continuing resolution) to block $5B border wall funds — amid record crossings and fentanyl deaths (100k/year). Trump: "Dems want open borders; I want security." Shutdown hits all (furloughs, parks closed), but Dems' "humanitarian" line crumbles as vets miss checks and 42M SNAP users wait.

Of course, it's BS!  🤣🤣🤣

 

As in each and every survey, the data have been weighted to reflect the composition of the population surveyed!

 

"The data were weighted to adjust for gender by age, race/ethnicity, education, Census region by metropolitan status, household income, language dominance, 2024 presidential vote choice and political party identification. The demographic benchmarks came from the 2025 March Supplement of the Current Population Survey (CPS) from the U.S. Census Bureau. Language dominance benchmark was from the 2023 American Community Survey (ACS). The 2024 presidential vote choice benchmark came from the federal elections 2024 election results for the U.S. President while the Party Identification benchmark came from the 2025 Pew’s National Public Opinion Reference Survey (NPORS)."

 

https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/ABC-News-Washington-Post-Ipsos-Poll-October-2025

 

 

Again, total Anti-Trump "BS", a majority of Americans know this is a Chuck Schumer/Democrat shutdown. 

Perhaps the rules should be changed so that politicians are the first to have their salaries cut during a shutdown. Force then to work for free. 

Hard to tell why people think increasing the cost of the ACA will be good for the poor while politicians keep arguing.

8 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

As well they should. Trump is a divider, a hater and a terrible negotiator. He is at fault. And his falling poll numbers suggest that a lot of Americans are finally figuring out just who this fool is. 

Better look again polls up and Schumer and Democrats are stalling the vote. 

On 10/30/2025 at 10:21 PM, Eric Loh said:

He returned to DC Washington today. When ask by reporters about his plans for the shutdown on the tarmac, he just keep walking away. His mind more on his weekend golf. Shutdown can wait as it don't affect him and his wealthy cabinet staffs. 

Couldn’t be more wrong in that answer.

8 hours ago, Cory1848 said:

Plus, he managed to post -- seven times! -- about his newly renovated bathroom. So that’s what he’s focused on, and not how to extend SNAP benefits, due to expire tomorrow.

Did you land from Mars?

WTF is wrong with these people. Look at the marble in the Lincoln bedroom. How stunning is the Donald J. Trump ballroom and don’t start me on the gilded gold that has raised the class of the Oval Office. So many ungrateful and unpatriotic Americans. 

I’ve seen a video on Facebook today that states that a military general has accused Trump of treason and is asking for his removal from office. Apparently the FBI has evidence to back up the treason charge. We can only hope for this to be true. That would be the day! 

12 hours ago, riclag said:

Anybody that can read knows its a DEMS shutdown.

Senate Democrats block government funding bill for 13th time

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5576629-senate-democrats-government-funding-bill-shutdown/

 

10 hours ago, Dan747 said:

Again, total Anti-Trump "BS", a majority of Americans know this is a Chuck Schumer/Democrat shutdown. 

Anyone with more than two brain cells knows that the Republicans have the House and the Senate, and they can end the shutdown any time they want. All they have to do is scrap the filibuster, so they can bypass the Democrats. Like they did when they confirmed their picks for Supreme Court justices.

1 hour ago, rudi49jr said:

 

Anyone with more than two brain cells knows that the Republicans have the House and the Senate, and they can end the shutdown any time they want. All they have to do is scrap the filibuster, so they can bypass the Democrats. Like they did when they confirmed their picks for Supreme Court justices.

So what you are saying is, you only have one brain cell ...

 

... as it takes 60 votes to stop a filibuster.

15 hours ago, rudi49jr said:

Almost all of Trump’s cabinet are billionaires, or at least millionaires, so freezing their salaries would probably not impress them very much. 

 

 

Is there something wrong with having successful people in you cabinet, and wouldn't it be preferred.  Look at Biden's DEI cabinet, and how that administration failed.

 

I'd be more concerned about politicians that become multi millionaires, after being elected president, Obama (1.3M to 70M)  comes to mind   

All 15 members, department heads of Obama cabinet were millionaires.

Google AI ...

 

... "The core of President Obama's cabinet included the Vice President and heads of 15 executive departments, totaling 16 members" ...

 

https://washingtonian.com/2009/03/27/who-are-the-wealthiest-members-of-the-obama-administration/

The dems do excel at Russian style propaganda.  

Strange.  I have been reading on the internet that the democrat party is who is being blamed for the shut down.