By Tony Bruce | Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 4 min read

A new FN Newsroom poll has revealed a striking shift in American public opinion, reflecting growing unease about Republican control over the nation’s political landscape and an increasing desire for oversight of the Supreme Court. Conducted from November 11 to 17, 2025, the survey polled 2,029 adults across the United States and carries a margin of error of plus or minus 3.5 percentage points.

The numbers tell a story of a country wrestling with the concentration of political power. Today, Republicans hold the presidency, the Senate, and the House of Representatives—a trifecta that, in theory, could make governing more efficient. Yet, a majority of Americans, 59%, say that this unified control is “bad for the country,” while only 39% view it as “good.” It’s a striking shift in public opinion, and it suggests that the public is growing increasingly wary of what happens when political power piles up in one place.

This represents a noticeable rise in public dissatisfaction compared with April 2025, when 56% believed the Republican trifecta was doing more harm than good. The shift becomes even clearer when you look back to January of that year, when nearly half the country—45%—still thought unified GOP control might be a positive thing. In the span of twelve months, that optimism has evaporated. What’s left is a growing sense that the administration’s choices are wearing down public trust and amplifying frustration.

You can see that frustration bubbling up in places that were once predictable. Take Indiana: the state senate just rejected a GOP-drawn congressional map—a direct rebuke not only to Trump but to the conservative Supreme Court justices who recently signed off on Texas’s gerrymander. And it’s not just Indiana. Democrats have been winning special elections in solidly Republican areas, from small towns to deep-red districts. It’s an unmistakable sign that something is shifting, that quiet discontent is turning into open revolt in corners of the country where no one expected it.

This sentiment is not evenly distributed across party lines. When Democrats held unified control in January 2021, 53% of Americans considered it “good for the country,” while 43% felt it was “bad.” The contrast highlights how public perception of unified government often hinges on partisan affiliation rather than purely on performance. What may seem like a functional and streamlined government under one party can feel alarming or even dangerous under another. These numbers underscore the emotional and ideological dimensions of American politics—perceptions of governance are as much about who is in power as what policies are pursued.

SCOTUS Oversight

Perhaps the most remarkable finding from the FN Newsroom poll concerns the Supreme Court. A full 67% of respondents expressed support for enhanced oversight of SCOTUS, including the idea of expanding the court. This is a striking indication of the public’s appetite for institutional accountability, suggesting that Americans are paying close attention not only to the legislative and executive branches but also to the judiciary’s role in shaping policy and law.

For a court often viewed as insulated from public opinion, this level of scrutiny represents a dramatic shift in the national mood. Citizens appear eager to ensure that the judiciary reflects not only the letter of the law but also the principles of fairness and transparency that underpin the democratic system.

Taken together, these findings paint a portrait of a nation at a crossroads. Confidence in Republican governance is waning even as the party maintains control of the federal government. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court, often considered above the political fray, faces growing demands for accountability and reform. Public opinion, it seems, is not passive; Americans are watching closely, evaluating both the actions and the structures of government, and are increasingly willing to call for change where they see imbalance or overreach.

These poll results are more than statistics; they are a reflection of the national conversation about power, governance, and accountability. The American electorate appears ready to challenge assumptions, scrutinize institutions, and demand a system that serves the public interest rather than entrenched political power. In a time of rising polarization, this shift in sentiment could signal profound implications for the future of the GOP, the presidency, and the Supreme Court itself.

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