Confidence in Supreme Court hits record low: Survey

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by Tara Suter
March 11, 2026
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A new NBC News poll shows American voters' confidence in the Supreme Court is at a record low.

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American voters' confidence in the Supreme Court has reached a record low, according to a new NBC News poll. Only 22 percent of respondents reported having "a great deal" or "quite a bit" of confidence in the court. This figure represents a decrease from 29 percent who expressed similar confidence in July 2024.

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