New Delhi, Oct. 3 -- Two days into the latest federal government shutdown, a new poll shows growing frustration among Americans, with President Donald Trump and the Republican Party receiving more of the blame than Democrats.

According to a Washington Post survey released on Thursday, 47% of respondents said Trump and the GOP were chiefly responsible for the shutdown. By comparison, 30% held Democrats responsible, while 23% said they were uncertain who to blame.

Poll respondents who pointed the finger at Republicans said the party bore responsibility because it held full control of Congress and the White House but still failed to compromise. Others said the president's actions directly contributed to the breakdown.

By contrast, those w...