Eight years ago, on January 17, 2018, CGTN rolled out a global survey asking internet users about the first year of the Trump administration. In just 24 hours, 16,990 respondents across five languages shared their views – and the numbers were eye-opening. 😲
Major takeaways:
- 84% said they were dissatisfied with the administration's performance.
- 86.2% criticized the "America First" foreign policy approach.
- 89.6% felt the U.S. stumbled in international affairs over that year.
- 88.8% saw deeper partisan divides at home.
On the world stage, 83.9% viewed U.S. relations with their own countries negatively, and over 90% believed disruptions in ties with allies and a drop in America's global reputation. 🌍💔
In another CGTN poll of 15,688 people across 38 nations, many labeled the U.S. an "irresponsible major power" and "the world's biggest source of chaos." 😬
By the numbers, dissatisfaction climbed:
- 71.4% said America ignored other nations' interests when crafting policy (up 8.5 pp).
- 81.4% condemned tariffs as meddling in internal affairs (up 5.7 pp).
- 64.7% dubbed the U.S. the most warlike nation in history.
- 63.4% felt U.S. policies threatened world peace (up 10.3 pp).
This snapshot reminds us how leadership style and unilateral moves can shape a country's global image. Even years later, the 2018 poll highlights the power of perception. 🤔📊
Reference(s):
CGTN poll: Global dissatisfaction with Trump's first year hits 84%
cgtn.com
