Trumps Approval is Underwater

October 24, 2025

President Trump faces growing opposition, with a recent AP-NORC Center Poll showing only 37% approval and approximately 7 million Americans participating in "No Kings Day 2. 0" protests nationwide. The ongoing government shutdown has caused office closures, worker furloughs, and service reductions, while the administration has already terminated over 4,000 federal jobs.

Who is affected

Federal workers, including those already terminated (over 4,000) and those currently furloughed
Department of Education's special education unit employees who lost jobs
Staff at federal offices handling medical device recalls and safety information
Americans dependent on government services now experiencing decreased availability
Families facing financial hardship due to the shutdown
People experiencing longer phone wait times with financial institutions that handle mortgages

What action is being taken

U.S. District Judge Susan Illston has temporarily halted worker firings
Congressman Kwiesi Mfume has requested his net pay be withheld until an appropriations agreement is reached
Approximately 7 million Americans are protesting across the country in "No Kings Day 2.0" demonstrations
The White House is continuing to terminate federal workers during the shutdown

Why it matters

The situation represents an unprecedented approach to government shutdowns, as noted by Congresswoman Shantell Brown who stated no previous president has fired federal workers during a shutdown
Essential government services are being disrupted, including special education programs and medical device safety information
Judge Illston found the administration's actions appear politically motivated and likely illegal
The terminations specifically target what the administration called "Democrat agencies," raising concerns about political motivation behind the firings

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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