President Donald Trump’s executive orders have sparked widespread debate in both the United States and the United Kingdom. Public opinion on these policies varies significantly, reflecting differing national perspectives. Our Pureprofile survey offers valuable insights into how Americans and Brits perceive these measures, providing a comparative analysis of public sentiment.
Diverging opinions on policies
The reversal of transgender protections has divided opinions. In the US, 50% of respondents support the decision, while 33% oppose it. In the UK, support is lower at 33%, with 43% opposed, highlighting contrasting national perspectives.
The termination of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs has also drawn mixed reactions. In the US, 41% support the move, while 39% oppose it. In contrast, only 23% of Brits approve, while 50% are against it – indicating stronger UK support for such initiatives.
The proposal to end US birthright citizenship has 40% support in the US and 39% opposition. However, in the UK, support is significantly lower at just 14%, with 50% opposed.
Similarly, the decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) has 38% support and 41% opposition in the US. In the UK, only 14% support the move, with 62% oppose the withdrawal. This suggests a generally stronger emphasis on global cooperation among UK respondents.
On the issue of pausing the TikTok ban, support is notably higher in the US, with 41% in favour, compared to just 25% in the UK.
US–UK relations and future outlook
Looking ahead, perspectives on the future of US–UK relations remain mixed. In the UK, 56% of respondents view relations under Trump negatively, while only 16% have a positive outlook. Among US respondents, opinions are more divided, with 43% expressing a negative view and 34% a positive one.
Based on a survey of 2,083 people in the US and UK. The infographic below shows further insights from the research.
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