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Global trust in Trump and US leadership erodes, new poll finds

A recent Pew Research Centre poll indicates a significant decline in global confidence regarding Donald Trump's handling of international affairs. The survey, conducted across 36 nations from February to May 2026, found that only 23% of respondents expressed confidence in Trump, with two-thirds showing little to no faith. Concurrently, global views of the United States itself have become more negative, with 57% holding unfavorable opinions compared to 37% favorable. AI

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Global trust in Trump and US leadership erodes, new poll finds

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Khushboo Razdan ·

    New poll shows eroding global trust in Trump and America

    Global confidence in US President Donald Trump’s leadership remains low around the world, while views of his country as a reliable partner continue to decline, a new survey from the Washington-based Pew Research Centre showed on Tuesday. The survey of 42,151 adults across 36 coun…