Trump's America First doctrine

President Trump has spent his terms attacking the UN as an unelected bureaucracy and promoting nationalist policies that reject global cooperation.

“From this moment on, it's going to be America First.”

Americans want global cooperation

A 2026 Rockefeller Foundation poll found 65% of Americans support international cooperation to solve global challenges, up from 61% the year before.

Trust in the UN is rising

Despite Trump's attacks, 62% of Americans trust the UN, up eight points from last year, and 46% support it playing a leading global role.

War prevention tops global concerns

When asked to rank 13 global issues, 40% of American respondents listed preventing wars and conflicts as their most pressing concern.

World loses faith in America

Only 39% of people worldwide are comfortable with the U.S. leading globally, down sharply from previous years, while 34% view America as a major threat.

Other nations rank higher

Canada tops global preferences for leadership at 60%, followed by Japan, Australia, and the UK. America ranks in the bottom half despite its economic and military power.

American soft power is fading

Only 15% of people globally now prefer to live in America, down from 24% in 2009, signaling a dramatic decline in the country's appeal.

Americans still believe in shared values

Despite challenges, 76% of Americans believe a better future is possible, and 64% say they share responsibility to help others globally.

America can reclaim its leadership

The U.S. retains the values and optimism needed to restore global trust, but must actively demonstrate commitment to cooperation over isolation.