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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Global survey: opinion of US has plummeted since Trump's return
[Source] Global perceptions of the U.S. have deteriorated dramatically since Donald Trump's return to the White House, with China overtaking in popularity for the first time, according to the 2025 Democracy Perception Index released on Monday. Key findings: The annual survey, conducted by Nira Data and the Alliance of Democracies Foundation from April 9 to April 23, gathered responses from more than 111,000 people across 100 countries. The U.S. net perception rating dropped to -5% from +22% last year, while China improved to +14% from +5%. The share of countries with a positive image of the U.S. also dropped to 45% from 76% last year. Meanwhile, Trump, whose domestic approval ratings have also plummeted, has a negative perception in a whopping 82% of the countries surveyed, performing worse than both Russian President Vladimir Putin (61%) and Chinese President Xi Jinping (44%). Why this matters: The dramatic decline of the U.S.' standing reflects growing international concerns about American leadership and policies. 'I'm not surprised that perceptions of the United States have fallen so sharply,' said Anders Fogh Rasmussen, a former Danish prime minister and founder of the Alliance of Democracies Foundation, which coauthored the index. Trending on NextShark: Washington's reputation especially suffered in EU countries after Trump reportedly called the bloc 'horrible,' 'pathetic' and 'formed to screw the United States.' Notably, the findings parallel other concerning assessments, including research from Sweden's V-Dem Institute that warned the U.S. government regime could be 'definitely' reclassified from its status as a democracy in next year's report if current trends continue. The big picture: Amid the U.S.' declining position, global commitment to democratic values remains strong, with more than two-thirds of respondents saying it is very important to have democracy in their country. Nira Data said the index 'isn't just data,' but a call-to-action that transforms public sentiment into insights that shape policy and inform advocacy. Among major countries, Switzerland (+48%), Singapore (+46%) and Canada (+40%) earned the most positive perceptions, while Israel emerged as one of the least popular nations (-23%), even among traditional European allies like Germany, reflecting growing discomfort with its government's actions in Gaza and the West Bank. Trending on NextShark: This story is part of The Rebel Yellow Newsletter — a bold weekly newsletter from the creators of NextShark, reclaiming our stories and celebrating Asian American voices. Subscribe free to join the movement. If you love what we're building, consider becoming a paid member — your support helps us grow our team, investigate impactful stories, and uplift our community. Trending on NextShark: Subscribe here now! Download the NextShark App: Want to keep up to date on Asian American News? Download the NextShark App today!
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Global sentiment sours sharply as Donald Trump returns to power, triggering dramatic decline in U.S. popularity worldwide
Global Trust in the US Plummets After Donald Trump's Return Live Events China Surpasses the US in Global Favorability Israel Faces Worsening Global Image FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel After US president Donald Trump 's return to the White House, worldwide trust in the United States plummeted sharply, as per new research from the 2025 Democracy Perception Index The poll, which surveyed more than 110,000 individuals in 100 nations, showed that the US is quickly losing its reputation as a respected global leader, as per a report.A majority of those who were surveyed had an overall negative perception of the United States and the country's reputation took a major hit in EU countries because Trump has called the bloc 'horrible,' 'pathetic' and 'formed to screw the United States,' reported former NATO chief and founder of the Alliance of Democracies Foundation that coauthored the index, Anders Fogh Rasmussen said that he was 'not surprised that perceptions of the United States have fallen so sharply,' as quoted in the survey found that Trump received the worst score among a range of political, cultural and spiritual leaders including Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, the late Pope Francis, singer Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian, as per poll also revealed that China has improved its global standing and has now overtaken the United States for the first time by recording mostly positive perceptions in all regions except Europe, according to the report. While, Russia's reputation which had fallen after its president Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, is now slightly more unpopular than the United States, though its global image is also improving, as per Israel had the worst global reputation as a country of those included in the survey, especially in the Middle East and South Asia, according to the report. Israel is unpopular even in European countries that have historically been its allies, such as Germany, reported many people abroad view Trump's leadership as divisive, unpredictable, and disrespectful to allies—especially in While Russia is still widely distrusted, its image has ticked upward compared to its low point in 2022.
