New Polling: Majority of Voters Say Trump Has Abused His Power—A Moment for Conservative Leadership
Data Show Republicans Should Put Principle Before Party
A new nationwide poll finds that a majority of American voters believe President Trump has abused the powers of the presidency, underscoring widespread concerns about executive overreach and offering a pivotal opportunity for Republican leaders to stand firm in defense of the Constitution.
According to the Q2 2025 Bullfinch Group Nationwide Survey, 55% of registered voters say Trump has abused his authority, while only 38% say he has not. This sentiment extends well beyond traditional partisan lines:
56% of independents believe Trump has abused presidential power.
59% of moderates agree.
Even among seniors (65+), often a conservative-leaning group, 51% see abuse of power.
Among racial demographics, 62% of Black voters and 60% of Hispanic/Latino voters say Trump has gone too far.
Another 8% of voters are unsure if Trump has abused his power.
These numbers send a clear message: concerns about executive overreach are real, widespread, and shared by Americans across the political spectrum. The survey conducted in April by the Bullfinch Group showed that 72% of voters support checks and balances in the American government and that 70% support Congress standing up to the President when they believe he is overstepping the bounds of the presidency or not acting in America’s best interest.
The poll also found that 46% of registered voters support impeaching Trump, compared to 44% who oppose it. While views on impeachment are more divided, the higher level of concern over abuse of power suggests a broader discomfort with the way Trump has approached the presidency, one that goes beyond partisan politics and speaks to foundational questions about the rule of law. Notably, 10% of voters are unsure if Trump should be impeached, suggesting that a case could be made to these voters.
This moment presents a crucial opportunity for Republicans, especially those in Congress, to reaffirm their longstanding commitment to constitutional principles. The conservative tradition has always emphasized limited government, checks and balances, and the idea that no one—not even the president—is above the law. Responding to concerns about abuse of power is not a break from these values; it is an expression of them.
Standing up to executive overreach does not mean abandoning the party—it means living up to its best ideals. As the data shows, even many center-right and independent voters are deeply concerned about how power is being wielded in the White House. Addressing those concerns head-on can help restore public trust and demonstrate principled leadership.
Republicans have a chance to lead—not just by defending the Constitution in words, but by acting when its limits are threatened. By putting principle before partisanship, and country before personality, they can show the American people that conservatism still stands for the integrity of our democratic institutions.
The public is watching. And the choice is clear.
The Bullfinch Group conducted the national survey from May 9-13, 2025. The results among the 1,200 adults have a margin of error of ± 2.83 percent, and the results among the 1,000 registered voters (RV) have a margin of error of ± 3.1 percent.