By Matt Underwood Supreme Court approval rating has recently plummeted, hitting an all-time low, and the question on everyone’s mind is: What caused this dramatic shift? Well, it seems the answer, or rather, the multitude of answers, are staring us right in the face. It appears that the public is increasingly seeing the court as a partisan entity, driven by ideology rather than impartial legal principles. When rulings consistently favor one side of the political spectrum, especially when these decisions seem to contradict established precedents or even a straightforward reading of the law, public trust erodes.
The more the court makes what appear to be politically motivated decisions, the more its standing declines, potentially emboldening future administrations to disregard their rulings, and the very fabric of the rule of law begins to unravel. Many observers believe that the Supreme Court has become a rubber stamp for particular political agendas, making illogical ideological rulings that lack intellectual or moral defensibility. The recent decisions have been sharply divided along party lines, indicating a lack of impartiality. The public, it seems, is tired of this perception.
The appointments of certain justices by a specific president may have contributed to this crisis. The choices of some presidents appear to have changed the court’s balance, leading to a perception of a court designed to favor one party. This shift has raised concerns about the court’s objectivity and independence. The court seems to be prioritizing personal political biases over upholding the Constitution.
One major factor could be the consistent overturning of legal precedents, often with questionable reasoning. Some justices have been criticized for seemingly ignoring decades of established rulings to promote a specific ideological agenda, and the court is appearing to side with Trump. The actions and associations of some justices, including their alleged involvement in ethical controversies or public endorsements of certain political figures, have fueled the public’s distrust.
The court is seen by many as aiding the destruction of American democracy. Others point to the court’s embrace of “MAGA” policies and the court’s apparent willingness to give significant power to a single individual. The perception that the court is not acting like judges, but rubber-stamping an agenda, is a recurring theme. The fact that some of the decisions are perceived as counter to the will of the people further aggravates the situation.
Another aspect is the court’s apparent lack of ethics and accountability. The public is concerned about the possibility of corruption and the lack of repercussions for questionable actions. People are questioning the independence of the court, especially with the involvement of lobbyists who are aligned with project 2025’s agenda and the blatant corruption and the lack of respect for the American people is a defining product of the supreme court.
Finally, the perception that the court has swung wildly to the right, dominated by fringe ideas, has also contributed to the decline in approval. With some current members appearing before Congress and lying about previous decisions, some people are saying they are not seeing the rule of law anymore. The idea of the court, which once signified balance, is now more like a rubber stamp, causing a growing lack of trust among the public. The shift also seems to be caused by Republicans and their loyalty to the former president. The current lack of trust in the court is a reflection of all these factors.