Trump and Supreme Court Both Hit Record Low Approval Ratings

Public approval for both Donald Trump and the Supreme Court of the United States has plummeted to historic lows. A Gallup poll released July 28, 2026, shows the Supreme Court's approval rating fell to a record 33 percent, driven by a sharp decline in Republican support from 79 percent in 2025 to 58 percent. This shift follows a court term where the judiciary blocked presidential efforts to end birthright citizenship, voided wide-ranging tariffs, and prevented the firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.

President Trump responded to these rulings on Truth Social, calling the court completely inept, embarrassing, and a disgrace to the nation. While the court did uphold some administration policies regarding transgender athletes and the removal of agency members, the overall trend reflects growing dissatisfaction with the judiciary's handling of executive authority.

Simultaneously, an Economist/YouGov poll indicates the president's own approval has dropped to 34 percent, with 62 percent of Americans disapproving of his performance. Other surveys from Pew Research Center and the Washington Post/Ipsos show similar ratings between 24 percent and 37 percent. Analysts attribute this decline to persistent inflation, rising gas prices, and a conflict with Iran.

White House spokesman Davis Ingle dismissed these findings, asserting that the 2024 election served as the ultimate poll of the president's mandate. These approval trends emerge roughly three months before the midterm elections, traditionally signaling a difficult cycle for the incumbent party.