CNN Data Analyst Says Shutdown is Not Affecting Trump’s Popularity — Approval Ratings Even Drifting Upward!

This shutdown is a different world for Trump than the 2018-19 shutdown. He's in a much better spot.

His net approval is up slightly during this shutdown vs. dropping during 2018-19.

Why? The % who blame him a great deal for the shutdown is down significantly now vs. 2018-19. pic.twitter.com/WHEqHaqo4M

— (((Harry Enten))) (@ForecasterEnten) October 20, 2025