Polarizing political events are leading Americans to increasingly call for a national divorce

By: Ryan D. Griffiths, Syracuse University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: October 30, 2025

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Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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By Ryan D. Griffiths, Syracuse University

The United States government has been shut down for nearly a month, yet another indication that the political system has become deeply dysfunctional.

President Donald Trump has blamed the Democrats and called their negotiating strategy a “kamikaze attack.” Democrats are keen to stand their ground, hoping that the fallout is worse for Republicans. While each side casts blame on the other, it is Americans who suffer.

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