WASHINGTON - A new poll found that more Americans blamePresident Donald Trumpand congressional Republicans for thefederal government shutdownthan congressional Democrats. TheCBS News/YouGov poll, conducted between Oct. 1 and Oct. 3 among 2,441 adults, found that 39% of respondents believe Trump and congressional Republicans deserve the most blame for the shutdown. Thirty percent of respondents blame Democrats more, and 31% blame both equally. The poll also found that 52% of respondents disapprove of the way Trump is handling the shutdown. Fifty-two percent also disapprove of the way congressional Republicans are handling it. People wait in line to enter the Federal Building in Los Angeles, California on October 1, 2025, where services are experiencing significant disruptions due to the federal government shutdown, as essential workers continue working without pay and non-essential federal workers are furloughed.With the government out of money after President Donald Trump and lawmakers failed to agree on a deal to keep the lights on, many federal departments and agencies have been closed since midnight. See what remains open and what has closed. Meanwhile, 49% percent of respondents disapprove of the way Democrats in Congress are handling the shutdown. The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.3 percentage points. The shutdown has entered a second week as both parties are no closer to striking a funding deal that would reopen the government's doors. Democrats have made healthcare the focus of their demands, urging Republicans to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. Live updates:Trump blames Democrats as government shutdown reaches day 6 Forty percent of respondents believe congressional Democrats' position is not worth having a shutdown over, while 28% believe it's worth it, according to the poll. And 45% of respondents believe congressional Republicans' position is not worth having a shutdown over, while 23% believe it's worth it. About 750,000 federal employees ranging from workers at national parks to financial regulators could be furloughed under a shutdown,according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, withholding about $400 million in daily compensation. Other workers in government services considered "essential," such asmilitary membersand law enforcement, will continue to work but won't be paid until a deal is reached. Contributing: Joey Garrison, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:More Americans blame Trump, Republicans for shutdown, new poll
