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POLITICO Europe article published on May 12, 2025, the United States’ global popularity has significantly declined following Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
- Overall decline: A majority of respondents across 100 countries held a negative view of the U.S., marking a steep decline compared to the previous year.
- EU impact: The decline in America’s reputation was particularly pronounced in European Union countries.
- China surpasses US: China’s global standing improved, overtaking the US in popularity for the first time, with mostly positive perceptions across all regions except Europe.
- Trump’s low approval: Trump’s personal global approval ratings were lower than those of Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, and he received the worst score among a range of global leaders.
- Trump’s policies and rhetoric: The article suggests that Trump’s policies and rhetoric, particularly his criticisms of the EU, likely contributed to the decline in global approval.
- Broader geopolitical shifts: The article also notes a broader global division, with the US becoming less popular while China and Russia’s images are improving.
- Data source: The findings are based on the 2025 Democracy Perception Index, which surveyed over 110,000 respondents across 100 countries.
- Specific policies: The POLITICO article focuses on the overall trend of declining US popularity and doesn’t delve into specific policies driving this shift.
- Alternative perspectives: Other sources, like the Pew Research Center, may offer different perspectives on global perceptions of the US and its role in the world.


