Less Than A Quarter Of People Outside The U.S. Trust Trump
Key takeaways
- Topline More than three-quarters of people internationally do not have confidence in President Donald Trump, according to a new poll—and less than half say the U.S.
- President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on June 22, 2026 in Washington, DC.
- Trump’s highest approval rating was in the Philippines, where 68% said they have confidence in Trump and his lowest rating was in the West Bank/East Jerusalem, where 4% said they have confidence.
Topline More than three-quarters of people internationally do not have confidence in President Donald Trump, according to a new poll—and less than half say the U.S. is a reliable partner, with his ratings across Western Europe slightly above where they were during his first term but significantly below former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden’s.
President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on June 22, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)Getty Images Key FactsJust 23% of the 42,151 people surveyed by Pew Research Center across 36 countries say they have confidence in Trump, while 37% said they have an unfavorable view of the U.S. and 50% say the U.S. is not a reliable partner.
Trump’s highest approval rating was in the Philippines, where 68% said they have confidence in Trump and his lowest rating was in the West Bank/East Jerusalem, where 4% said they have confidence.