Trump’s popularity amongst Brits is rising
Spectator (UK)FEB 15
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Above: U.S. President Donald Trump with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Canada, on June 16, 2025. Image copyright: Suzanne Plunkett-Pool/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
British attitudes toward Trump are shifting positively, with more voters admiring his decisiveness and ability to "get things done." Despite past skepticism, Britons now see the U.S. President's urgency as inspirational, making diplomatic engagement essential to avoid squandering opportunities for beneficial trade and defense cooperation.
Anti-Trump narrative
Many Britons continue t view Trump as a greater threat even than terrorists, with polling showing deep skepticism about his impact on U.K. security and economics. Britain's pattern of diplomatic appeasement — from royal invitations to trade concessions — will prove futile with someone so capricious, as demands only escalate with each capitulation.