How Donald Trump’s Support Compares to Pope Leo Among Key Religious Groups
Summary
A 2026 survey shows that more Americans view Pope Leo XIV favorably than President Donald Trump, with the pope receiving 56% positive ratings compared to 34% for Trump. Trump remains more popular only among Republicans, while his support has decreased across most religious groups.Key Facts
- The Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) conducted the survey in May 2026 with over 5,400 adults nationwide.
- Overall, 56% of Americans view Pope Leo favorably, while 34% view President Trump favorably.
- Among Republicans, 79% favor Trump, compared to 47% who favor the pope.
- Democrats and independents strongly favor the pope over Trump, with 73% of Democrats and 55% of independents favoring the pope.
- Trump’s favorability has fallen since September 2024 among both Republicans (from 84% to 79%) and independents (from 37% to 25%).
- White evangelical Protestants are now the only religious group where a majority still supports Trump.
- The pope is often seen as a moral and spiritual leader, while Trump’s support is influenced by political issues such as the economy, immigration, and war.
- The survey suggests religious views in the U.S. are increasingly linked to political identity, with some groups seeing leaders through political beliefs rather than just faith.
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