A recent poll surveyed 1,004 adults between May 5 and May 15, 2025, with a margin of error of plus or minus 3.6 percentage points.

The poll's findings gained significance following President Trump's Memorial Day remarks, where he criticized federal judges, calling them 'monsters' in a social media post.

Despite Trump's escalating rhetoric against the judiciary, 70 percent of respondents oppose impeaching judges for rulings that go against presidential actions, indicating strong public support for judicial independence.

The poll reveals that 79 percent of Americans believe presidents must obey federal court rulings, with 84 percent specifically supporting compliance with Supreme Court decisions.

Support for compliance with court rulings is robust across party lines, as over 70 percent of Republicans, Democrats, and independents agree that presidents should adhere to court decisions.

Democratic support for compliance with Supreme Court rulings surged from 79 percent in December 2024 to 93 percent in May 2025, coinciding with Trump's return to office.

The poll also indicates that 62 percent of respondents believe Trump's actions to freeze spending and close congressionally authorized agencies exceed presidential power, highlighting significant partisan divides.

Sixty-four percent of respondents view federal courts temporarily blocking Trump administration actions as a proper use of judicial authority, although opinions vary along party lines.

An overwhelming 81 percent of those surveyed oppose allowing presidents to unilaterally make laws when Congress does not act, including 69 percent of Republicans rejecting such expanded executive power.

Republican support for presidential compliance with court rulings remained stable at 78 percent, despite Trump's ongoing attacks on the judiciary.

The article highlights sharp reactions from key figures, including statements from White House officials and legal experts, regarding Trump's ongoing conflict with the judiciary.