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Trump's Return Dents US Reputation, China Overtakes

1/27/2026

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The United States’ reputation declined after U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White House, per the 2025 Democracy Perception Index.
The 2025 Democracy Perception Index surveyed over 110,000 respondents in 100 countries.
China’s global standing has overtaken the United States for the first time.
Israel’s reputation is poor in the Middle East, amid concerns over its government's actions in Gaza and the West Bank.

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Story summary

The United States’ reputation declined after U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White House, per the 2025 Democracy Perception Index.
The 2025 Democracy Perception Index surveyed over 110,000 respondents in 100 countries.
China’s global standing has overtaken the United States for the first time.
Israel’s reputation is poor in the Middle East, amid concerns over its government's actions in Gaza and the West Bank.