A recent poll conducted by The Economist/YouGov indicates that President Trump has a net favorability rating that is 54 percentage points lower than that of Pope Leo XIV. The survey, released on June 2, 2026, revealed that 55 percent of participants expressed a favorable view of the pope, while 37 percent held a favorable view of the president. Additionally, 23 percent of respondents reported an unfavorable opinion of the pope, compared to 59 percent who viewed Trump unfavorably.
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Poll shows Trump trailing Pope Leo XIV in favorability ratings
A new poll from The Economist/YouGov shows President Trump trailing Pope Leo XIV by 54 percentage points in net favorability. The survey found that 55% of respondents view the pope favorably, while 37% view Trump favorably.
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