New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently claimed that most Americans are “disgusted” by President Trump. She argues that he is less popular than ever, stating, “Donald Trump is underwater on virtually every issue.” AOC insists that those who oppose Trump’s administration are part of a majority, suggesting a growing discontent among the electorate. “More people disapprove and are opposed to this administration than they are in support of this administration. Those are the numbers,” she added.
However, the reality presented by some analysts paints a different picture. In the weeks following a government shutdown, data from CNN’s Harry Enten reveals that Trump’s approval ratings have remained stable, with a slight uptick noted amidst the controversy. “This shutdown hasn’t eaten into Donald Trump’s support at all,” Enten remarked, indicating that Trump’s net approval rating has improved even as the shutdown continues.
The key difference between this shutdown and the last one, which occurred in 2018-2019, seems to be the way the public assigns blame. Enten’s analysis suggests that fewer people are holding Trump responsible for the current stalemate compared to previous shutdowns. In fact, he asserted, “There’s no real reason Donald Trump might say, at least when it comes to popular support, ‘I want to get out of this shutdown.’”
This shift in public sentiment is noteworthy. As the government shutdown unfolds, essential employees, including border patrol officers and TSA screeners, have been affected, yet Trump’s support appears resilient. The Democratic Party’s refusal to agree on spending cuts has driven the impasse, and those budget discussions are central to the ongoing conflict.
In summary, while AOC emphasizes dissatisfaction with Trump among the public, emerging polling trends suggest that his base remains largely intact. The substantial support exhibited in recent weeks indicates that the narrative of a declining Trump might need reevaluation in light of the facts presented by analysts.
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