If President Trump and the Democrats and Republicans in Congress do not reach an agreement over federal spending in time to avoid a shutdown of the federal government on January 31, who do you think will be more to blame? | Daily Question

If President Trump and the Democrats and Republicans in Congress do not reach an agreement over federal spending in time to avoid a shutdown of the federal government on January 31, who do you think will be more to blame? Published on January 26, 2026 → Survey conducted on January 26, 2026 on 2385 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

Democrats in Congress

25%

President Trump and Republicans in Congress

40%

Both equally

25%

Not sure

10%

Democrats in Congress

25%

President Trump and Republicans in Congress

40%

Both equally

25%

Not sure

10%