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A 43-day 2025 shutdown slowed U.S. GDP growth by 1 point, with Trump blaming Democrats amid falling approval ratings.
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.
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.
The BEA estimated the shutdown contributed to a 1-point reduction in growth.
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.
Trump’s approval rating fell to 36% by November, a five-point decline from October.
Un cierre de 43 días en 2025 ralentizó el crecimiento del PIB de los Estados Unidos en 1 punto, con Trump culpando a los demócratas en medio de la caída de los índices de aprobación.