Confidence in Democratic Congressional Leadership Hits All-Time Low: Gallup Poll
Confidence in Democratic congressional leadership has collapsed to an all-time low, with just 25% of Americans expressing trust, according to a new Gallup poll.
The numbers are a historic blow to the party and a sign that even Democrat voters are losing patience.
Gallup, which conducted the survey from April 1 to April 14, noted that the current rating marks a sharp drop from the previous low of 34% in 2023.
It’s also well below the 45% average Democrats have held since 2001.
“Democratic congressional leaders’ rating among their own party faithful has fallen 41 points since last year to their lowest point ever,” Gallup reported.
The crisis of confidence is so severe that even Democrats themselves are turning on their leadership.
For context, the lowest recorded support Democrats previously received from their own base was 60%, back in 2005, as the New York Post reported.
Today, that number has collapsed, highlighting growing dissatisfaction from within.
In contrast, Republican congressional leadership holds a stronger position.
The poll shows 39% of Americans expressing confidence in GOP leaders—well above the 24% low the party experienced in 2014.
Republicans have never seen their own party’s support dip below 42%, Gallup added.
Even in times of internal conflict, conservatives appear more united and confident in their congressional leadership than the left.
It’s been over a decade since either party broke the 50% confidence threshold.
Democrats last achieved majority confidence back in 2009.
For Republicans, that milestone came in 2003.
One reason for the collapse in Democrat support may be the failure to counter President Trump’s second-term agenda.
Since returning to the White House, Trump has moved swiftly, while Democrats have looked paralyzed.
After the 2024 election, Republicans flipped the Senate and gained House seats.
Democrats have been reeling ever since.
Their inability to stop Trump’s momentum has only fueled frustration on the left.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) sparked outrage last month when he voted with Republicans to push through a spending bill that kept the government open.
That move was seen by many Democrats as a betrayal.
Left-wing protestors took to the streets demanding Schumer resign his leadership position.
The internal revolt showed how fractured the Democrat Party has become.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) even criticized Schumer, accusing him of giving his vote away “for nothing.”
The public scolding from Pelosi underscored just how deep the internal divisions are.
Meanwhile, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has failed to rally support or offer a meaningful counter-narrative to Trump’s agenda.
Many Democrat voters feel abandoned.
The numbers make one thing clear: Americans are rejecting Democrat leadership at historic levels.
Their failure to deliver results and their increasing infighting have left voters disillusioned.
This collapse in confidence may spell trouble for the left as the 2026 midterms approach.
Without a unified message or competent leadership, Democrats appear directionless—and voters are noticing.
The Republican Party, by contrast, has held the line.
Despite not reaching record highs in confidence, their numbers remain solid and far more stable than the chaos unfolding among Democrats.
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