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Consistent with recent midterm elections, about one-quarter of U.S. voters say most members of Congress deserve to be re-elected, and roughly double that percentage say the same of their own U.S. House representative.

President-elect Donald Trump faces the challenges of figuring out the proper role of government, making government work more efficiently and dealing with the people's overwhelming disrespect for Congress and its members.

Americans remain dissatisfied with the way democracy is working in the U.S., but the 34% satisfied is up from the record-low 28% recorded a year ago.

Americans' personal satisfaction remains significantly higher than satisfaction with the way things are going in the U.S.

The public's mood has soured since November as President Trump's job approval rating has fallen four points to 39%. However, Joe Biden's transition approval is 65%.

U.S. approval of Congress improved to 18% in August, up from 13% in July. It is still low from a historical standpoint. Americans' approval of Congress conforms closely with their satisfaction with the way things are going in the U.S.

A new high of 45% of U.S. adults identified as political independents in 2025.

More voters want the GOP than the Democrats to control Congress if Hillary Clinton is elected president. They are split on control of Congress for a Donald Trump presidency.

Approval of Congress is now at 25%, up from 18% in September. Meanwhile, 52% of Americans now support impeaching Trump and removing him from office.

Gallup reviews how well public opinion fits with the bipartisan committee's recommendations on border security, immigration and spending.