Supreme Court approval rating reaches record low, aligning with Trump and Congress
Axios · July 29, 2026Original source ↗
What happened
The Supreme Court's approval rating has dropped to 33%, a decline of 6 percentage points from its previous low in 2025. President Trump's approval rating is at 34%, while Congress has an approval rate of 13.5%, down from 23.2% in 2025, according to recent surveys.
Why it matters
The low approval ratings indicate growing public dissatisfaction with major governmental institutions.
Who feels this
If you rent your home
Low approval ratings for the Supreme Court and Congress may lead to uncertainty in housing policies and tenant protections, potentially affecting renters' rights.
If you are a small business owner
Dissatisfaction with government institutions could influence economic policies and regulations that directly impact small businesses, possibly affecting their operations and profitability.
If you are a parent
The declining approval ratings may signal potential changes in policies that affect education and family services, which could impact resources available to parents and their children.
What does this mean for YOU, specifically?
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