Politics - AP-NORC

Confidence in the Supreme Court remains low

The public lacks confidence in the Supreme Court generally and their handling of key issues before them. Most believe justices are shaping the law to fit their own ideologies, rather than serving as an independent check for other branches of government.

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The Biden-Trump debate is seen as important for their campaigns

Most adults say they are likely to follow coverage of the debate, but few are satisfied with either Biden or Trump as the nominees.

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About half approve of Trump’s conviction in the hush money case

The public is divided about the implications of the conviction for the country and democracy. More U.S. adults think the conviction benefits President Biden’s campaign than Trump’s.

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Views toward student loan relief are tied to partisanship and experience with debt

Less than a third approve of President Biden’s handling of student loan debt, but the public is more likely to support than oppose his administration’s latest debt relief plans.