President Donald Trump appears to be emerging politically unscathed, and even strengthened, from the ongoing government shutdown, according to new polling.

Newsweek's tracker shows that Trump's net approval rating is at its highest point since August 21, at -6 points, with 45 percent approving and 51 percent disapproving.

Why It Matters

Presidents almost always see their approval ratings fall during government shutdowns, as voters grow frustrated with political gridlock.

Trump’s slight improvement suggests the public may not be placing the bulk of the blame on him this time, or that partisan divisions have hardened so much that traditional political fallout no longer applies.

What To Know

According to analysis by 538, previous shutdowns typically triggered a noticeable drop in pub

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