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flag A 43-day 2025 shutdown slowed U.S. GDP growth by 1 point, with Trump blaming Democrats amid falling approval ratings.

flag President Donald Trump claimed the U.S. GDP dropped by two points due to a 43-day government shutdown in late 2025, blaming Democrats and linking it to Republican election losses. flag Data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis shows the economy grew at a 1.4% annual rate in the fourth quarter of 2025, down from 4.4% in the third quarter, with reduced government spending and lower exports cited as key factors. flag The BEA estimated the shutdown contributed to a 1-point reduction in growth. flag The administration continues efforts to cut federal spending through the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, which has eliminated hundreds of thousands of positions and contracts. flag Trump’s approval rating fell to 36% by November, a five-point decline from October.

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