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Supreme Court joins Trump, Congress in job approval slump

Supreme Court joins Trump, Congress in job approval slump

Summary

The approval rating of the U.S. Supreme Court has dropped to a record low of 33%, joining low ratings for President Donald Trump and Congress. Many Americans feel major parts of the government, including top institutions, are not serving them well.

Key Facts

  • Only 33% of Americans approve of the Supreme Court’s performance, down 6 points from 2025.
  • Congress has a 13.5% approval rating, down from 23.2% in 2025.
  • President Trump’s approval rating is at 34%, his lowest during his presidency.
  • Republican approval of the Supreme Court fell from 79% in 2025 to 58% this year.
  • Democrats and independents strongly disapprove of the court after it overturned Roe v. Wade.
  • The court’s approval used to be above 60% in 2000 but has declined with more political division.
  • Overall, Americans have low confidence in 14 major U.S. institutions, averaging 27%.
  • Republicans tend to have higher confidence in these institutions (36%) compared to Democrats (23%).
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