President Donald Trump's approval rating is creeping back up amid the first government shutdown in six years, polling shows. Newsweek's tracker also showed an improvement in Trump's approval rating, with his net approval now standing at -8 points—44 approving and 52 disapproving. YouGov polling showed that 45 percent of Americans said Trump was very responsible for the shutdown, 45 percent blamed congressional Republicans, and 36 percent said congressional Democrats were responsible. Let me be clear: Republicans are in charge of the White House, House, and Senate. What Happens NextWhether Trump's approval holds up in the coming weeks will depend on how long the shutdown lasts, how much it disrupts the economy, and whether voters ultimately blame him, Republicans or Democrats.