CNN’s chief data analyst Harry Enten delivered sobering news for Democrats regarding the ongoing government shutdown, noting that former President Donald Trump is weathering the political fallout more effectively than in the past. On Monday, Enten explained to CNN host John Berman that recent AP-NORC polling shows a stark contrast between the 2018–19 shutdown and the current one.

“Shutdowns are different the second time around for Donald Trump,” Enten said, pointing out that during the 2018–19 shutdown, Trump’s net approval rating dropped quickly—down three points within 20 days and continuing to decline. In contrast, this time around, Trump’s approval has slightly improved, rising by one point.

Enten highlighted a major shift in public blame. In 2018–19, 61% of Americans blamed Trump “a great deal” for the shutdown. Now, that number has fallen to 48%. “It’s a different world,” Enten said, noting that Trump is receiving significantly less blame, which helps maintain his political standing during the crisis.

When asked if Trump is acting differently during this shutdown, Enten confirmed, emphasizing Trump’s reliance on executive actions. “He’s using his pen,” Enten said, citing 210 executive orders already signed in this term—compared to just 50 at the same point in 2017. Trump’s current pace of executive orders is the highest since Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

The bottom line: unlike the 2018–19 shutdown, the current one isn’t hurting Trump politically. With public blame reduced and approval stable, Enten noted there’s little political pressure on Trump to push for a quick resolution.

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