Donald Trump has come under fire this week amid tanking polling numbers and chaos caused by the government shutdown with experts saying such grievances could “disillusion” fragile Republican voters.

The issues faced by the US President have led to criticism from high-profile characters of his own party.

Trump’s difficulties have been further compounded by strains on aviation and benefits payments, leading to common Americans feeling the pressure of elongated political spats. New Feature

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With an analysis from The Economist placing his net approval rating at -18 per cent, three percentage points lower than at any point in his first term, political analysts have explained to The i Paper why Trump’s turbulent week could account for a

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