Prevailing view among Americans is that U.S. influence in the world is weakening – and China’s is growing
Nearly half of Americans (47%) say that the United States’ influence in the world has been getting weaker in recent years.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Nearly half of Americans (47%) say that the United States’ influence in the world has been getting weaker in recent years.
At least 81 voting members of Congress (15%) are foreign born or have at least one parent who was born in another country.
72% of Americans have confidence in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, higher than any other international leader asked about.
A majority of Americans (57%) say they favor more nuclear power plants to generate electricity in the country, up from 43% who said this in 2020.
Many U.S. adults describe cyberattacks from other countries (71%) and the spread of misinformation online (70%) as major threats to the U.S.
Here’s a look at public opinion on some of the key issues facing the country, drawn from recent Pew Research Center surveys.
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In 2020, properties in 102 of the 198 countries and territories in the study were targeted in incidents tied to religion.
A median of 55% of adults in 18 surveyed countries have confidence in Kamala Harris to do the right thing regarding world affairs.
Only three-in-ten Americans say it is a very serious problem for the United States if Xi Jinping assumes a third term as China’s leader.
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