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Trump Joins Obama as Both Greatest and Worst American

7/3/2026

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YouGov poll placed President Donald Trump on both “greatest” and “worst” American lists, a distinction previously shared only by Barack Obama.
Trump was named worst American by 34% of respondents, including 64% of Democrats, 34% of independents, and 4% of Republicans.
Lincoln received the highest “greatest American” rating at 18%.
Trump was named the greatest American by 8% of all respondents and by 24% of Republicans.

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YouGov poll placed President Donald Trump on both “greatest” and “worst” American lists, a distinction previously shared only by Barack Obama.
Trump was named worst American by 34% of respondents, including 64% of Democrats, 34% of independents, and 4% of Republicans.
Lincoln received the highest “greatest American” rating at 18%.
Trump was named the greatest American by 8% of all respondents and by 24% of Republicans.