‘Arrogant, Dangerous, Dishonest’: Trump’s Global Image Tanks as U.S. Reputation Plummets

June 17, 2025

A new Pew Research Center survey reveals widespread global skepticism toward President Donald Trump during his second term, with only 34% of respondents across 24 countries expressing confidence in his leadership on world affairs. This negative perception has damaged America's international reputation, with favorable views of the U.S. declining in 15 countries since last year, including steep drops in Mexico and Canada. The survey, conducted between January-April 2025, shows Trump receiving poor ratings on handling major international issues like climate change and the Russia-Ukraine war, with most respondents describing him as "arrogant" and "dangerous.

Who is affected

Citizens and governments across 24 surveyed countries worldwide
The United States' international reputation and diplomatic standing
Mexican, Canadian, and Swedish populations (showing particularly negative views)
Supporters of right-wing and populist parties (who maintain higher confidence in Trump)
Global stakeholders concerned with climate change, immigration, and international conflicts

What action is being taken

Pew Research Center is conducting and publishing comprehensive international surveys on confidence in global leaders
Many countries are expressing diminishing confidence in U.S. leadership through polling responses
Political divisions are forming along ideological lines regarding support for Trump across different nations
People worldwide are evaluating and expressing opinions on U.S. democracy's effectiveness

Why it matters

The declining global confidence in Trump affects America's ability to lead on international issues
U.S. standing has significantly deteriorated in neighboring countries (32-point drop in Mexico, 20-point drop in Canada)
Only half of respondents believe democracy in the U.S. works well, indicating eroding faith in American institutions
Trump's poor ratings on critical issues like climate change (24% confidence) and the Russia-Ukraine conflict (33% confidence) may hamper international cooperation
The perception of Trump as "arrogant" (80%) and "dangerous" (65%) impacts diplomatic relations and America's global influence

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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