Poll: Most Countries Don’t Think Trump Can Govern

Public sentiment towards Donald Trump and the United States has plummeted sharply in several allied nations.

According to a recently released survey by the Pew Research Center, there is a notable decline in confidence in the president’s ability to address global issues.

Conducted between January and April of this year, the poll reveals significant decreases in favorable attitudes toward the U.S., particularly among neighboring countries such as Mexico and Canada, as well as several NATO nations, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Trump’s Poll

The Pew Research Center’s poll, which involved more than 28,000 adults from 24 countries, indicates that as Trump began his second term, the American image had suffered dramatically. For instance, in Mexico, 61% of respondents expressed a favorable opinion of the U.S. in 2024. However, that figure has dropped to a staggering 29% this year.

Similarly, Canada’s approval rating took a nosedive from 54% in 2024 to just 34% in 2025 following years of contentious relations marked by Trump’s provocative rhetoric.

In Sweden — a NATO member since 2024 — support for the U.S. fell from 47% to a shocking 19% as 79% of respondents reported unfavorable views about their transatlantic neighbor.

The Growing Skepticism of Donald Trump

While the drop in approval ratings is telling, some countries have exhibited a contrasting trend. Notably, both Turkey and Nigeria show increased appreciation for the U.S., alongside Israel, where favorable sentiment has surged.

The poll results illuminate a growing skepticism regarding Trump’s “America First” foreign policy, particularly in light of his administration’s fractious relationships with key allies and challenges posed by rising authoritarian figures in Europe.

As Trump’s foreign agenda appears increasingly divisive, many respondents across the surveyed nations articulated strong reservations about his ability to strengthen alliances that have historically underpinned global stability.

Demographic Trends

Interestingly, the survey illuminated demographic trends, revealing that younger individuals and men were more likely to express confidence in Trump compared to women. For example, 51% of Japanese respondents aged 18 to 34 expressed confidence in Trump, in stark contrast to just 31% of those aged 50 and older.

Across all surveyed nations, a staggering 60% of adults deemed the term “arrogant” a fitting description of Trump, yet a majority also regarded him as a “strong leader.”

This juxtaposition highlights a complexity within the global perception of the U.S. leader. At the same time, many do not approve of his demeanor, but they still recognize elements of strength or authority in his approach.

The Big Picture

In a striking reversal, only five countries — India, Hungary, Israel, Nigeria, and Kenya — showed that a majority of respondents expressed confidence in the U.S. president’s international dealings. Additionally, most European nations have conveyed near-universal distrust in Trump’s leadership, with as much as three-quarters of respondents in countries like France, Germany, and Sweden declaring they have little to no confidence in Trump.

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