CNN paused for chilling breaking news as Trump 'should be terrified'

CNN brought its live coverage to a halt this week for a chilling update that spelled major trouble for Donald Trump and the Republican Party. New national polling, broken down by CNN’s senior analyst Harry Enten, revealed that the American public is placing the lion’s share of blame for the government shutdown squarely on the GOP.

Enten pointed out that survey after survey shows a clear trend. According to The New York Times, Americans blame Republicans by a 7-point margin. A Marist poll showed an even starker divide, with a 12-point gap placing responsibility on Trump and his party. Meanwhile, The Washington Post found the margin ballooning to 17 points.

“What you’re actually seeing,” Enten explained, “is that more Americans are blaming Republicans than Democrats. That’s not just a fluke that’s consistent with history.”

Historically, when the government shuts down, public opinion has tended to tilt against Republicans. Even though Democrats may also be seen as divided or messy, Enten said, the GOP usually ends up carrying the heavier share of blame. He warned that the numbers are already setting up a dangerous narrative for Trump, adding: “If you’re being blamed at the start of a shutdown, history suggests you’ll still be blamed when it ends.”

This analysis arrives at a moment of deep political deadlock. Hopes for a swift resolution faded as the shutdown stretched into its third day. Lawmakers returned to the Capitol for yet another round of negotiations, but no clear progress was visible. Senate Majority Leader John Thune openly admitted that until a critical mass of Republicans shift their stance, a breakthrough is unlikely.

Meanwhile, the White House has been working aggressively to shape its own message. Officials accused Democrats of pushing a budget plan that would allocate nearly $200 billion in healthcare benefits for undocumented immigrants over the next decade a claim Democrats strongly reject. On its website, the White House argued that such funding would divert resources from programs like the Children’s Health Insurance Program and reduce support for disabled, elderly, and low-income American citizens.

The blame game has now become the defining theme of the shutdown. Trump has positioned himself as unwilling to compromise on what he calls “America-first” spending priorities, while Democrats insist they are fighting to protect healthcare access and safeguard social safety nets.

But for many experts, the political optics are clear: if Republicans continue to shoulder the majority of blame, the fallout could have long-lasting consequences. Enten concluded with a stark reminder: “History isn’t too kind to those who are blamed at the start of shutdowns and right now, that’s the Republican Party.”

As the shutdown drags on, both sides face mounting pressure, but according to polling experts, it is Donald Trump and his allies who may have the most to lose.