There’s power, and then there’s perception.
Trump might sit behind the Resolute Desk again, but approval is its own battlefield — and right now, he’s losing ground.
Prediction markets like Kalshi are curious about everything from what he might say at the Pennsylvania Energy Summit (“golden” is in the lead with 53%) to who’ll be the first to leave his cabinet (right now, it’s Pete Hegseth at 19%).
This isn’t about spin. It’s about where he really stands in the eyes of the world.
Where Trump Stands in 2025
A no-spin snapshot of who’s up, who’s down, and how Trump stacks up on the global stage.
Why This Matters
Love him or loathe him, Trump’s influence stretches far beyond American borders.
This is a straight-up look at his approval — here at home and around the world — compared to the rest of the global pack.
At Home: Not Great, Not Surprising
Trump’s domestic approval is sitting at 41%, with a –17-point net approval.
He’s underwater, and sinking slowly.
Top issues dragging him down? Inflation, foreign policy misfires, and the same overexposure that’s dogged him since Day One.
The Second-Term Slide
The rally-around-the-flag moment from the start of 2025 is over.
Iran, tariffs, and unrest have flipped the switch.
Every time Trump tightens his grip, he bleeds more independents. Even some MAGA voters are squinting sideways.
Zooming Out: Global Leader Tracker
The latest Morning Consult data — July 4 to July 10 — sees how the world’s top leaders rank.
These aren’t vibes. This is hard approval data across 24 major democracies and strongman states.
Top of the Heap (70%+)
- Claudia Sheinbaum (Mexico): 82%
- Nayib Bukele (El Salvador): 80%
- Narendra Modi (India): 73%
These leaders aren’t just popular — they’ve built cults of personality or delivered real wins.
Solid Mid-Tier (50–70%)
- Zelenskyy (Ukraine): 63%
- Mark Rutte (Netherlands): 59%
- Prabowo Subianto (Indonesia): 57%
These are the stable players. Not adored, not loathed. They get the job done — or look like they do.
Trump: Stuck in the Middle
Trump clocks in at 49% globally.
Not a pariah. Not a favorite.
He’s wedged in with the likes of Sierra Leone’s president and Kenya’s William Ruto. Not exactly elite company.
How He Measures Up
Leader Country Approval
- Claudia Sheinbaum – Mexico 82%
- Narendra Modi – India 73%
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy – Ukraine 63%
- Donald Trump United States – 49%
- Emmanuel Macron France – 21%
- Vladimir Putin Russia ~21% (Global)
Putin and Macron are scraping the barrel globally. Trump’s not there — but he’s no Modi.
Trusted? Not Really
Globally, Trump’s seen as strong, yes. But also arrogant and dangerous.
He polls worse than Macron on trust — and that’s saying something.
Most people around the world don’t want him in charge of the keys to anything.
Where He’s Still Popular
Trump’s got real pull in:
- Nigeria: 79%
- Israel: 69%
- Kenya: 64%
- Hungary: 53%
- India: 52%
These are places that like bold, uncompromising leaders — or have aligned interests.
U.S. vs. World View
At home, Trump’s polling like a man on fire — with no hose in sight.
Globally, he’s stable but not beloved.
In short: The U.S. sees Trump as a threat or a savior. The rest of the world sees him as a wild card.
Who’s Gaining Ground
Sheinbaum is fresh and flying.
Zelenskyy remains a wartime icon.
Mark Carney (Canada) is quietly climbing.
Meanwhile, Trump’s holding on by his base and his brand.
Bottom Line
Trump’s not at the bottom of the global pile — but he’s not leading it either.
His second-term narrative is still forming. Right now?
He’s the guy people know, not the guy they trust.
What to Watch Next
Can Trump turn it around? Maybe — but not without dialing back the chaos.
Will the global center hold? Depends on how the world’s strongmen behave.
What matters now: Tracking the gap between power and approval — because history remembers both.
