President Donald Trump 's approval rating showed slight improvement in the latest Reuters poll published on Tuesday (October 21).

Trump was reported to have a 42% approval rating, which was 2% higher than earlier in the month, during the six-day poll reported to have a two-point margin of error. The president's approval rating has consistently been between 40% and 44% since early April, according to the outlet.

The increase managed to coincide with a majority 50% of respondents blaming congressional Republicans for the government shutdown, while 43% blamed congressional Democrats. The current U.S. government shutdown entered its 22nd day on Wednesday (October 22), making it the third-longest in American history.

Last week, Trump was reported to have a -13 net approval rating fo

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