Staff Reports
Confidence in the American judicial system has taken a dive that would make even the most seasoned free-fallers cringe, plummeting to its lowest point in two decades under the leadership of President Joe Biden. A recent Gallup poll revealed that only 44 percent of Americans now trust the courts, a stark decline from 62 percent at the end of Trump’s presidency. This dramatic shift suggests that the American people are less enamored with the supposedly “impartial” justice system, which many believe has been weaponized to go after political opponents of the left.
The rot in the judicial system has become glaringly obvious, particularly in light of the barrage of legal challenges faced by former President Donald Trump. Since Biden took office, Trump has been subjected to four criminal indictments, some of which were conveniently dropped after his reelection bid. It appears that the scales of justice might have been tipped, with a clear bias favoring liberal agendas and a vendetta against conservatives.
The cost of weaponizing the justice system against Trump and his supporters. https://t.co/0hekDqcSn2
— John Carney (@carney) December 17, 2024
Gallup’s analysis shows something even more alarming. Among those who disapprove of the current leadership, confidence in the judicial system has seen a staggering drop from 46 percent in 2021 to just 29 percent in 2024. Meanwhile, those who approve of Biden’s reign have watched their faith in the courts plummet from a once-stable 62 percent to 44 percent this year. This trend mirrors, and in some instances exceeds, the disillusionment seen during Obama’s early years, suggesting that this downward trajectory is more than just a passing trend—it appears to be systemic.
For the first time ever, confidence among those who support U.S. leadership has dipped below 60 percent. This isn’t just a minor inconvenience; it’s a yawning chasm showing that even those who typically back the administration are losing faith in the system. Now, for both factions—those cheering for Biden and those jeering at him—confidence in the courts has sunk below the crucial 50 percent mark. This is more than just a slap in the face; it’s a gut punch to the very concept of justice that many believed was above the fray of partisan politics.
To further add an international spin, Gallup reports that the few nations with even more significant percentage-point drops in judicial confidence than the U.S. include Myanmar, Venezuela, and Syria. It seems America is following a path reminiscent of these notorious countries, where the legal system is not a bastion of independence but rather a tool for the powerful. While Americans may revel in a good meme about their weakening trust in institutions, the implications of this trend are no laughing matter. It’s about time for politicians on both sides to take a long, hard look at just what has transpired within the hallowed halls of justice.
