A recent Economist/YouGov poll has revealed that Donald Trump's net favorability rating stands at -17, a staggering 54 points behind Pope Leo XIV, who enjoys a +37 net favorability. The survey, conducted among American adults, places the comedian Jon Stewart as the second most popular public figure with a +14 net favorability rating, with several other figures also polling higher than the former president.
Poll Findings
The poll indicates that Donald Trump Jr. (-27) and conservative commentator Tucker Carlson (-36) are even less popular than Trump himself. Furthermore, a record-high 61 percent of respondents disapprove of Trump's job performance, resulting in a net job approval of -26 percent. These findings come amid Trump's ongoing public attacks on Pope Leo, who has been critical of the administration and an advocate for peace.
Context
Pope Leo XIV, born in the United States, has consistently called for a 'disarming' of artificial intelligence and has not shied away from addressing political issues. The poll underscores the stark contrast in public perception between the two figures, with Trump's favorability continuing to decline.
