The world’s view of Donald Trump is mostly negative overall, but uneven by country and issue. Recent international polling shows low confidence in him and a broader drop in trust toward the U.S. as a global partner.

Global mood

A recent 36-country survey found that only Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu ranked below Trump in confidence, which signals that Trump’s image abroad is weak by international standards. The same survey also reported declining ratings for the U.S. and more concern about American foreign policy and democratic health.

Regional split

In Europe, his popularity remains low across several countries tracked by YouGov, including Britain, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. That suggests the dominant European view is skepticism, especially among audiences that value stability, alliances, and predictable diplomacy.

Mixed reactions

Not every reaction is uniformly negative. Some foreign audiences admire Trump’s bluntness or strongman style, while others see him as unpredictable, unreliable, or harmful to international cooperation. Coverage from multiple outlets describes this split as a tension between his appeal to political outsiders and the distrust he creates among allies.

What it means now

Right now, the clearest trend is that Trump remains a highly polarizing figure worldwide. He tends to draw stronger support from people who like confrontation and disruption, and stronger criticism from people who prioritize diplomacy, institutions, and consistent U.S. leadership.

In one line

The world mostly sees Donald Trump as controversial and divisive , with more negative than positive sentiment overall.