Trump 's ratings in Western Europe similar to those for Bush in 2008 Confidence in the USS president to do the right thing regarding world affairs
At home and abroad, the public reacted strongly to the White House’s new occupant and his policies. Confidence in the U.S. president plummeted in many countries, particularly in Western Europe, while opinions of America itself also declined sharply. In the U.S., already-wide partisan gaps on fundamental political values grew even wider. A fraught relationship between Trump and the press drew frequent attention, with large majorities seeing it as unhealthy and an impediment to Americans’ ability to access important political news. And, as the country began to adjust to this new era, substantial shares in both parties – particularly women – said they were paying more attention to politics since Trump’s election.
Trump 's ratings in Western Europe similar to those for Bush in 2008  | Confidence in the USS president to do the right thing regarding world affairs  | 100%  | Germany  | France  | UK  | Spain  | 50  | 30  | 22  | 26  | 20  | 14  | 7  | 2008 2009  | 2017  | 2001  | Bush  | Obama  | Trump  | Source: Spring 2017 Global Attitudes Survey. Q30a  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER 