A recent poll focused on the upcoming Senate races has highlighted a growing concern regarding President Trump’s ongoing disputes with federal courts, which could have implications for Republican candidates in 2026.
This survey, conducted by Global Strategy Group for Demand Justice, revealed that 53% of respondents disapprove of the way courts are being treated, including a striking 89% of Democrats, 55% of independents, and 39% of self-identified Republicans who do not align with MAGA.
More than two-thirds—specifically, 72%—expressed worry about Trump’s court actions, with 48% stating they were very concerned about his apparent disregard for legal rulings.
Interestingly, 68% of those surveyed believe that Congressional Republicans are enabling Trump to circumvent legal standards, while 44% feel extremely uneasy about this dynamic.
The poll targeted voters in various states, including Colorado, Georgia, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Ohio, and Texas.
Senators Tom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) appear to be among the most vulnerable incumbents, while John Ossoff (D-GA.) ranks as one of the most at-risk Democrats.
“The findings are clear. There’s a rising national unease regarding Trump’s approach to the rule of law and the judiciary. Over two-thirds are alarmed by this blatant dismissal of legal obligations and the potential threat to the rights of all citizens,” said a spokesperson from Demand Justice.
“When Trump treats judicial decisions as mere suggestions rather than binding rulings, it sends a chilling message about the integrity of our legal protections,” they added.
The spokesperson further noted that most Americans, regardless of political affiliation, fear that such calculated defiance could set dangerous precedents, leading to unfair trials and unaccounted injustices.
This criticism isn’t new; earlier this year, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg admonished the Trump administration for not adhering to a ruling concerning Venezuelan gang members in El Salvador, with the administration claiming that flights had already left the U.S. despite the judge’s order.
Additionally, the Trump administration has faced backlash for barring reporters and photographers from the Oval Office, despite a district court ruling that mandated they could not retaliate against the press for resisting Trump’s directives regarding naming the Gulf of Mexico.
The poll also found that 70% of voters who support Trump believe his allies in Congress are selecting judges to serve their interests rather than upholding judicial independence, and 43% reported being “very” engaged with this issue.
The survey included a demographic breakdown of 44% self-identified Democrats, 44% Republicans, and 12% independents. Conducted between May 28 and June 1, it has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1%.
