Group 1 - The U.S. federal government shutdown has entered its 16th day with no end in sight, and a majority of Americans view it as a significant issue, attributing responsibility to both the Democratic and Republican parties [1][2] - Approximately 60% of Americans believe President Trump and Congressional Republicans bear significant responsibility for the shutdown, while about half hold Trump accountable [1] - The confidence in Congress remains low, with only about 4% of Americans expressing strong confidence in its operations, and nearly half indicating they have little to no confidence [1] Group 2 - The impact of the shutdown is spreading across the U.S., causing flight delays and affecting hundreds of thousands of federal employees who are either furloughed or working without pay [2] - A federal judge in California temporarily blocked the government's layoffs of federal employees, citing political motives and insufficient consideration in the implementation process [2] - Concerns are rising about the economic implications of the shutdown, with individuals like a 60-year-old Democrat expressing fears that the situation for federal employees will worsen, potentially leading to increased reliance on food banks [2]
“情况会越来越糟” 多数美国人认为“停摆”是重大问题
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-10-17 14:49