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Military Holds Sole Majority Confidence, Trump Approval 42%

7/15/2026

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A Gallup poll finds the military is the only U.S. institution with majority confidence among Americans.
In June 2026, 27 % of respondents expressed confidence in 14 core institutions.
The telephone survey sampled 1,001 adults from June 1-15 with a 4-point margin of error.
Decision Desk HQ reports President Donald Trump’s approval at 42.5 % and disapproval at 54.9 % as of Tuesday.

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Story summary

A Gallup poll finds the military is the only U.S. institution with majority confidence among Americans.
In June 2026, 27 % of respondents expressed confidence in 14 core institutions.
The telephone survey sampled 1,001 adults from June 1-15 with a 4-point margin of error.
Decision Desk HQ reports President Donald Trump’s approval at 42.5 % and disapproval at 54.9 % as of Tuesday.