Trump losing battle to avoid blame for shutdown as it enters day 23

Poll shows 53% of Americans blame Trump and Republicans Trump, however, reportedly believes shutdown is a win for him Donald Trump is losing the battle to avoid blame for the government shutdown, according to a new poll. The president has reportedly told advisers he thinks the 23-day partial closure of the federal government, the longest ever, is a win for him. Related: 'It's ruining people's lives': federal workers count cost of shutdown