Majority of Europeans see Trump as an ‘enemy’ of Europe, poll finds
By Sabiu Abdullahi
More than half of Europeans now regard US President Donald Trump as an “enemy” of Europe, a new opinion poll has shown.
The survey, published on January 23, was conducted across seven European Union countries. It revealed that 51 percent of respondents hold a negative view of Trump’s relationship with the continent. By contrast, only eight percent described him as a “friend” of Europe.
The findings indicate a steady rise in distrust toward the US president since September last year. Public confidence has weakened over time, reflecting growing unease about his policies and rhetoric toward Europe.
According to TRT World, respondents in Denmark emerged as some of the most critical in the poll. This followed repeated statements by Trump in which he threatened to take control of Greenland, an autonomous territory under Danish sovereignty.
The poll highlights widening scepticism across Europe about the US president’s intentions and his approach to transatlantic relations.