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President Donald Trump appears to be in no hurry to resolve the ongoing government shutdown, according to analysis by CNN\u2019s Harry Enten.
That\u2019s because, according to the CNN data analyst, it doesn\u2019t seem to be hurting him politically as much as it is hurting Democrats. In fact, Enten says, Trump\u2019s faring well.<\/p>\n
Enten compared Trump\u2019s current net approval rating to his standing during the 2018\u20132019 shutdown, noting that at a similar point in that earlier standoff, Trump\u2019s approval had already declined by three percentage points and \u201cwould fall considerably more.\u201d<\/p>\n
In contrast, Enten said the current shutdown has so far had no measurable impact on Trump\u2019s overall support and in fact, he\u2019s even up by a point.<\/p>\n
This shutdown hasn\u2019t eaten into Donald Trump support at all. His net approval rating is actually up a point in terms of his popular support,\u201d Enten said. \u201cSo the bottom line is this: the first shutdown during Trump\u2019s first term, 2018-2019, was hurting Donald Trump. This one is not hurting him at all. There\u2019s no real reason Donald Trump might say, at least when it comes to popular support, \u2018I want to get out of this shutdown.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
Enten said Trump\u2019s approval ratings have remained stable because fewer Americans hold him responsible for the current government shutdown than during his first term. During the 2018\u20132019 shutdown, 61 percent of respondents blamed Trump for the impasse, compared with 48 percent now, according to Enten.<\/p>\n
\u201cAgain, it\u2019s no real wonder that Donald Trump, at this point, looking at the shutdown, says, \u2018You know what? It\u2019s not actually harming me politically,\u2019 in large part, because he\u2019s getting less of the blame,\u201d Enten said.<\/p>\n
It also needs to be noted that Congress is responsible for passing funding bills \u2014 not the president. So it\u2019s unclear why he would ever get the blame.<\/p>\n
Democrats have pledged to block any spending legislation that fails to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire at year\u2019s end, while Republicans have so far declined to negotiate a bipartisan agreement to end the shutdown.<\/p>\n
With only slim majorities in Congress, Republicans would need support from several Senate Democrats to pass a short-term funding measure to reopen the government \u2014 meaning they, not Republicans, are now responsible for the ongoing shutdown.<\/p>\n
And it appears to be helping the GOP more than it is harming them.<\/p>\n
House Republicans have reported record fundraising totals as the government shutdown continues, bringing in nearly $24 million between July and September, according to newly released figures.<\/p>\n
More than half of that amount\u2014about $13.95 million\u2014was raised in September alone, as the GOP prepared for an intense political showdown over federal spending. That dispute has since deepened into a prolonged stalemate, leaving Washington at a standstill and the government closed for 20 days.<\/p>\n
The National Republican Congressional Committee\u2019s (NRCC) September fundraising surge marked its strongest performance for that month in a non-election year, increasing about 50 percent compared with September 2024.<\/p>\n
According to a Fox News report, the committee now holds $46 million in cash on hand and has raised a total of $93 million so far in 2025.<\/p>\n
NRCC Chair Rep. Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) attributed the fundraising surge to strong grassroots enthusiasm and growing confidence in the Republican Party\u2019s agenda as it heads into the 2026 midterm elections.<\/p>\n
\u201cHouse Republicans are firing on all cylinders,\u201d Hudson said in a statement to Fox News Digital. \u201cOur majority funded the federal government, and we\u2019re delivering for working families and building unstoppable momentum heading into 2026.\u201d<\/p>\n
In an escalating political battle, President Donald Trump on Thursday formally joined the chorus of Republican lawmakers calling for the expulsion of U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) from Congress.His remarks followed a storm of controversy triggered by an interview Omar gave to far-left commentator Mehdi Hasan, in which she appeared to defend the assassination of conservative figure Charlie Kirk.In the interview, Omar described Kirk as a radical, suggesting that his inflammatory rhetoric may have contributed to the violent act. Omar’s comments were perceived by many as an endorsement of violence, or at the very least, a downplaying of the severity of the tragedy.The interview has sparked widespread condemnation from Republicans, who now say that Omar\u2019s actions warrant expulsion from Congress, while Democrats are rallying to her defense, citing her right to free speech and the controversial nature of the political debate at hand.Omar\u2019s appearance on Hasan\u2019s show, which aired on the far-left network MSNBC, quickly became a lightning rod for criticism. During the conversation, Omar pointed to Kirk\u2019s history of inflammatory remarks, including comments made about school shootings and racial justice.She said, \u201cBut what I do know for sure is that Charlie Kirk was someone who once said, \u2018Guns save lives\u2019 after a school shooting.\u201d She also referenced Kirk\u2019s downplaying of George Floyd\u2019s murder by Minneapolis police, as well as his dismissive stance on slavery and Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S.Omar\u2019s comments, however, were widely criticized for taking Kirk\u2019s words out of context. She claimed Kirk had belittled important civil rights issues, but critics argued that her characterization was misleading and unfairly distorted Kirk\u2019s views. At one point during the interview, Omar disagreed with Hasan\u2019s characterization of Kirk as merely someone seeking \u201ca civil debate.\u201d Omar dismissed this idea as \u201ca complete rewriting of history,\u201d adding, \u201cYeah, there\u2019s nothing more effed up than to completely pretend that his words and actions have not been recorded and in existence for the last decade or so.\u201d<\/p>\n
For many on the right, these words were seen as an endorsement of violence. They pointed out that Omar had effectively demonized Kirk in such a way that it was easy to see why a radical might target him.Omar’s lack of clear condemnation for the assassination, combined with her incendiary comments about Kirk\u2019s views, set off a wave of criticism from conservatives.President Trump wasted no time in weighing in on the matter. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump condemned Omar’s comments and called for her immediate expulsion from Congress.\u201cI think she should be impeached. I think she\u2019s terrible,\u201d Trump declared. \u201cIs she originally from Somalia? So how are they doing it? How\u2019s their government? Do they have a president? Do they have a council? Do they have anything? Do they have police?\u201dTrump went on to criticize Omar\u2019s background, citing her Somali origins as evidence of her supposed unfitness to influence U.S. policy. \u201cI love these people that come from a place with nothing, nothing, no anything, and then they tell us how to run our country,\u201d Trump remarked, doubling down on his belief that Omar\u2019s immigrant background made her ill-suited to offer advice on American governance.Trump\u2019s remarks were swiftly amplified on social media, particularly through his Truth Social platform. There, he once again lashed out at Omar\u2019s home country, Somalia, highlighting its ongoing struggles with terrorism, poverty, and political instability. In a post, Trump wrote:\u201cIlhan Omar\u2019s Country of Somalia is plagued by a lack of central Government control, persistent Poverty, Hunger, Resurgent Terrorism, Piracy, decades of Civil War, Corruption, and pervasive Violence.<\/p>\n
70% of the population lives in extreme Poverty, and widespread Food Insecurity. Somalia is consistently ranked among the World\u2019s Most Corrupt Countries, including Bribery, Embezzlement, and a Dysfunctional Government.\u201dTrump’s use of Omar\u2019s background in his critique drew backlash from her supporters, who accused him of xenophobia and racism.For many Democrats, this line of attack was nothing more than a distraction from the real issues at hand\u2014namely, Omar\u2019s comments about Kirk and the role of inflammatory rhetoric in fueling violence.Trump, however, was undeterred in his criticism, reinforcing his claim that Omar was unqualified to serve in Congress because of her immigrant status.Trump\u2019s calls for Omar\u2019s removal from Congress reflect a broader Republican push to expel the Minnesota congresswoman over her controversial remarks.Republican lawmakers have expressed growing frustration with Omar\u2019s vocal progressive views, especially her criticism of U.S. foreign policy, her stance on Israel, and her outspoken remarks on racial justice.For Republicans, the issue at hand is not just Omar\u2019s recent interview, but a broader pattern of behavior they view as radical and un-American. Many Republican lawmakers argue that Omar\u2019s rhetoric, especially on social media, has consistently crossed the line from political discourse into incitement, and that her actions have endangered national security and the safety of U.S. citizens.\u201cWe cannot allow a member of Congress to openly defend or justify the murder of a fellow American citizen,\u201d said Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), who has been a vocal critic of Omar for years. \u201cThis isn\u2019t just about free speech, it\u2019s about accountability. She should be expelled immediately.\u201dSome Republican leaders are now pushing for a formal resolution to expel Omar from the House, following similar efforts in recent years to remove other controversial members.<\/p>\n
While the push to expel Omar is unlikely to gain traction in a Democratic-controlled chamber, it is emblematic of the growing sense of frustration on the right over what they see as a lack of accountability for members of the progressive left.On the other side of the aisle, Democrats have rallied behind Omar, with many pointing to her comments as part of a broader political debate about the role of free speech and the dangers of political polarization.For Omar\u2019s supporters, the attacks against her are rooted in racism and an attempt to silence marginalized voices in Congress.Omar herself has remained defiant, refusing to back down from her earlier comments. In a series of interviews, she argued that her remarks about Kirk were valid criticisms of his extremist views and that she was merely speaking out against the normalization of hate and bigotry in American politics.\u201cThis is about holding people accountable for their words and actions,\u201d Omar said in an interview following the controversy. \u201cCharlie Kirk is not a victim here. He is someone who has spread dangerous rhetoric that has incited violence and division in our country.\u201dDemocrats also pointed out the hypocrisy in the GOP\u2019s push to expel Omar, highlighting the fact that several Republican lawmakers have engaged in controversial behavior without facing similar calls for removal.They argued that the focus on Omar was a distraction from the real issues facing the country, such as healthcare, climate change, and income inequality.The ongoing clash over Omar\u2019s remarks is not just a battle over her fate in Congress, but a larger struggle for the soul of the Democratic Party. The controversy has exposed rifts between moderates and progressives, with some Democrats arguing that Omar\u2019s confrontational style and rhetoric undermine the party\u2019s ability to build a broad coalition.At the same time, Omar has become a symbol for progressive activists who see her as a champion for marginalized communities and a voice for the voiceless. Her critics, however, view her as a radical who has no place in mainstream politics.For Republicans, the effort to expel Omar is part of a broader strategy to align the party with populist and nationalist sentiments. By pushing for Omar\u2019s removal, they seek to galvanize their base and stoke outrage among voters who feel that the progressive left has taken over American institutions.The battle over Omar\u2019s place in Congress is likely to intensify as the 2024 election season approaches. With both sides using her as a political pawn, the stakes could not be higher.President Donald Trump\u2019s calls for Ilhan Omar\u2019s expulsion from Congress have sparked a fierce political battle that cuts to the heart of America\u2019s current ideological divide.For Trump and many Republicans, Omar\u2019s comments about Charlie Kirk and her broader progressive agenda make her unfit to serve in Congress. For Democrats, Omar is a victim of a coordinated effort to silence her voice and discredit her politics.The push to remove Omar is unlikely to succeed in the Democratic-controlled House, but it underscores the growing polarization in American politics and the intensifying battles over free speech, representation, and accountability.As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: the fight over Ilhan Omar\u2019s place in Congress is about far more than one individual\u2014it is about the future direction of American politics and the values that will define the country in the years to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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