4. Views of Trump’s characteristics
Majorities in many countries surveyed describe Trump as arrogant, dangerous and a strong leader. Relatively few see him as well-qualified to be president, diplomatic or honest.
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2. Confidence in Joe Biden
A median of 43% across 34 countries surveyed have confidence in Biden to do the right thing regarding world affairs. A similar share say they do not have confidence in him. In Europe, seven-in-ten Poles trust Biden when it comes to world affairs, and majorities in Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden agree. But most adults […]
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3. Confidence in Donald Trump
Though confidence in U.S. President Joe Biden has declined in recent years, even fewer people have confidence in former U.S. President Donald Trump to do the right thing regarding world affairs. Across 34 countries surveyed, a median of 28% are confident in Trump; 69% are not. (The survey was conducted before Trump’s conviction in a […]
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How people in 9 middle-income countries see relations with the U.S., China
People are most likely to say the amount of debt their country owes to the U.S. is a very serious problem, with a median of 59% holding this view.
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What Do Americans Consider Immoral?
Nine-in-ten Americans say having an affair is wrong. Republicans and Democrats differ sharply on the morality of abortion and homosexuality.
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International Views of China Turn Slightly More Positive
People in many of 25 surveyed nations increasingly see China as the world’s top economic power.
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Striking findings from 2025
Here’s a look back at 2025 through 12 of our most striking research findings.
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What Makes People Proud of Their Country?
From diversity in Indonesia to food in France, people in 25 countries share in their own words what makes them proud.
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6 facts about national pride in the U.S.
Republicans and Democrats tend to highlight different sources of pride – a partisan divide that is not as pronounced in most other countries.
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With Trump back in office, people in Mexico view the U.S. much more negatively
Roughly seven-in-ten Mexicans (69%) have an unfavorable view of the U.S., while 29% have a favorable one.
