Overview
- The Pew Research Center survey of 42,151 adults in 36 countries, published Tuesday, found a median of 23% express confidence in President Trump to do the right thing on world affairs.
- Across the 36 nations a median 37% view the United States favorably while 57% view it unfavorably and roughly half say the U.S. is not a reliable partner.
- European publics registered the sharpest drops with majorities in all 10 European countries saying they lack confidence in Trump and reliability ratings falling by large margins since 2022.
- Lowy Institute polling in Australia reported record-low trust in the United States at 31% and only 21% trust Trump even though 73% of Australians still see the U.S. alliance as important to national security.
- Majorities disapprove of Trump’s handling of tariffs, Greenland, Iran, Gaza and the Russia‑Ukraine war while pockets of strong support persist in places such as the Philippines and Israel, highlighting a split between public sentiment and strategic ties.