Trump Has a 23% Approval Rating Outside The U.S.
Key Points:
- A new international poll reveals that over 75% of respondents lack confidence in President Donald Trump, with less than half viewing the U.S. as a reliable partner.
- Trump's approval ratings in Western Europe are slightly higher than during his first term but remain significantly lower than those of former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
- Among six world leaders surveyed, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has the lowest confidence rating at 18%, followed by Trump, while leaders like Vladimir Putin (31%) and Xi Jinping (34%) have higher ratings.
- Nationally, Trump holds a 39% approval rating and 59% disapproval rating, comparable to Biden's 41% approval at a similar point in his term and similar to Trump's own first-term rating.
- Trump's approval has declined from 52% at inauguration to 41% recently, with notable drops following events such as U.S. attacks on Iran and the implementation of tariffs last year.