Archive · 23 Jan 2026
WEF Davos 2026: US Popularity Diminishing Globally
At the World Economic Forum in Davos 2026, Nicholas Thompson, the CEO of The Atlantic, talked about how the US is not very popular around the world right now.
He mentioned that President Trump's approval rating is only 36% in the US and even lower globally.
Thompson wondered what will happen to the US's image when Trump is no longer president and someone else takes over, like JD Vance.
He also said that the midterm elections will be a big test for Trump and American democracy.
Thompson thinks that if the Democrats win, it could change how things work in the US.
He also mentioned that Trump's jokes about not needing midterms should be taken seriously.
Overall, he believes that the world sees the US differently now, and it's not a good image.
Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, discussed the diminishing global popularity of the US at WEF Davos 2026.
Trump's approval rating is 36% in the US and even lower internationally.
Thompson questioned how the world will view the US after Trump's term ends in three years.
The midterm elections will be a significant test for Trump and American democracy.
Thompson suggested that Trump's jokes about not needing midterms should be taken seriously.
- Who
- Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic
- What
- Discussion on US global popularity and political future at WEF Davos 2026
- When
- During the World Economic Forum 2026
- Where
- Davos
- Why
- To analyze the impact of US policies and leadership on global perception
- Event
- World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos
- Speaker
- Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic
- Trump's Approval Rating
- 36%
- Trump's Term End
- In three years
- Potential Successors
- JD Vance or another candidate
- Global Perception
- US seen as a rogue nation by many
- Midterms Significance
- Could test Trump and American democracy