US Supreme Court Approval Drops to Record Low of 33 Percent

The erosion of institutional support is particularly notable among Republicans, whose approval of the court plummeted by more than 20 points over the last year to 58%. Gallup analysts suggest this shift stems from rulings regarding birthright citizenship and tariffs, which appear to weigh more heavily on GOP voters than previous decisions that favored the Trump administration. Among Democrats and independents, the numbers remain stark, with approval ratings sitting at just 12% and 35%, respectively.

Public frustration has been fueled by a string of landmark decisions, including the 2022 reversal of abortion rights, the 2024 ruling on presidential immunity, and various actions impacting the Voting Rights Act. Critics of the court have been vocal, with Max Steele, senior director of communications at Everytown, remarking on social media that the justices had "worked hard to earn" these cratering approval numbers.