Trump was once seen as an asset to right-wing populists abroad. No more
- President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to 44%, significantly lower than past presidents' ratings at the same time in office, according to a recent Fox News poll.
- Populist leaders in countries like Canada and Australia are distancing themselves from Trump, partly due to his unpopular tariffs and trade policies.
- Jennifer McCoy noted that Trump's fading popularity is straining ties with populist leaders abroad and could lead to their moderation.
- In Canada, Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives have stalled in polls as a backlash against Trump affects his party's momentum.
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Trump was once seen as an asset to right-wing populists abroad. No more
Donald Trump’s initial ascent to the presidency inspired right-wing populist politicians around the world, many of whom sought to emulate his anti-establishment and anti-immigrant messaging. But in his second term, Trump’s aggressive trade policies and confrontational stance toward America’s allies are threatening to turn that populist wave into a dangerous undertow.Now the “Trump bump” that populist candidates had anticipated is turning into a …
How Trump both fuels and dims Europe’s anti-migration populism
The chaos and contradictions of US president Donald Trump’s leadership have made many European voters wary of embracing similar figures. Probably contrary to his intentions, it seems that Trump, rather than a boost, might be a big blow to some of the far-right populist parties, which usually campaign on anti-migration agendas.
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In some countries, including those facing national elections soon, political leaders who’ve advocated a homegrown style of MAGA are suddenly scrambling to distance themselves from the U.S. president. (Image credit: Win McNamee)
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