The Gallup survey, conducted between late June and early August 2024 with a sample of 1,000 U.S. adults, reflects the growing discontent with the judicial system amid significant political events.

This decline is particularly pronounced among Democrats, whose confidence in the Supreme Court plummeted from 34% in 2023 to just 24% in 2024, following controversial rulings and political events.

Special counsel Jack Smith has concluded two federal cases against Trump concerning his efforts to overturn the 2020 election and the mishandling of classified documents, while a state case in Georgia remains stalled.

The survey indicates a 17-point drop in confidence among those disapproving of Biden's leadership and an 18-point decline among his supporters from 2023 to 2024.

A recent Gallup poll reveals a significant decline in Americans' confidence in the judicial system, which has dropped to a record low of 35% in 2024.

In contrast, Republicans have shown an increase in trust, with confidence in the judicial system rising from 61% in 2021 to 71% in 2024.

Key factors contributing to this erosion of trust include the overturning of abortion rights and the ongoing legal troubles of former President Donald Trump, who has faced multiple indictments.

Despite facing four criminal indictments in 2024, only one case, related to hush-money payments, resulted in a trial and conviction for Trump.

This year marks a historic low in judicial confidence, as both supporters and detractors of President Biden report trust levels below 50% for the first time.

The decline in judicial confidence in the U.S. is stark compared to other nations, with only a few countries experiencing larger drops during political upheaval.

Historically, U.S. judicial confidence was aligned with the OECD median of 55%, but the current poll shows a 20-point gap, the largest since tracking began.