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Trump, US receive overwhelmingly negative reviews in new Pew global survey
Only 23% across 36 countries trust Trump on world affairs, and 50% say the United States is not a reliable partner, Pew found.
On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, a Pew Research Center poll revealed more than three-quarters of people internationally lack confidence in President Donald Trump, with less than half viewing the U.S. as a reliable partner.
Between February 8 and May 13, 2026, researchers surveyed 42,151 people across 36 countries, revealing how Trump's agenda has damaged America's reputation over the past year.
Only 23% of respondents expressed confidence in Trump, while 37% hold unfavorable views of the U.S., with ratings significantly below those of former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
In Israel, more than 80% of people hold favorable views of the U.S., while confidence in the President falls below 15% in Turkey, Sweden, Mexico, Pakistan, and Malaysia.
Richard Wike, Pew's director of global attitudes research, attributed the findings to "opposition around the world to Trump putting up barriers between the U.S. and the rest of the world.