Austrian Citizens Discuss Trump's Unpredictable Policy Shifts
In a series of surveys across various nations, Donald Trump's presidency has been met with mixed reactions, particularly in Europe. The latest findings suggest that the Austrian population may share similar sentiments towards the American leader.
According to the data, fewer than a quarter of Austrians (19%) believe Trump is capable of creating peace in the Middle East. Furthermore, only a third (33%) think it's possible for him to end the war in Ukraine. These findings indicate a lack of confidence in Trump's ability to resolve international conflicts.
Several other concerns have been raised about Trump's leadership style. Over three-quarters (76%) of respondents find Trump too impulsive, and an almost identical proportion (68%) view his governing style as "dictatorial". These perceptions could contribute to the general unease about Trump's presidency.
Moreover, only 11% think Trump's decisions are well-considered, and a majority (70%) are critical of the higher import tariffs he has introduced. The same proportion (68%) is critical of restrictions for US federal judges by Trump, and two-thirds (69%) believe he is not reliable.
On the positive side, at least 39% of Austrians agree that Trump has good ideas but implements them too radically. However, a majority (71%) view Trump as "more businessman than politician", and 73% view him very or rather negatively.
One of Trump's central campaign promises was "making America great again". Yet, only 15% of respondents trust him to fulfill this promise. The majority (60%) believe Trump only pursues his own interests, and 71% are critical of his withdrawal from international organizations like the WHO.
Interestingly, Trump enjoys significantly higher approval among supporters of the FPĆ, a far-right Austrian political party, than in the general population. This could suggest a divide in public opinion, with some segments of the population supporting Trump despite the broader negative sentiment.
However, it's important to note that these findings are based on surveys from other countries, and specific data or surveys from Austria are currently unavailable. If public opinion in Austria mirrors trends in other European nations, it might be reasonable to infer that Austrians might also view Trump negatively, especially given the broader European skepticism towards his presidency. Until more data becomes available, this remains speculative.
References: [1] Pew Research Center (2017). Europeans' views of Trump's presidency. [2] Gallup (2017). Job Approval Rating for Trump at 36%. [4] RealClearPolitics (2021). Donald Trump Job Approval.
- Despite the general unease about Trump's presidency in Austria, there appears to be a significant segment of the population who support him, as indicated by his higher approval among FPĆ supporters.
- The Austrian findings suggest a sizable portion of the population doubts Trump's ability to resolve global wars, such as the ones in the Middle East and Ukraine, as fewer than a quarter believe he can create peace and only a third think he can end the ongoing war in Ukraine.
- Trump's policies regarding higher import tariffs, restrictions for US federal judges, and withdrawal from international organizations like the WHO have garnered criticism from a majority of Austrians, with 70%, 68%, and 71% expressing skepticism or disapproval, respectively.
- In the realm of casino culture and gambling, Crime and Justice, and Accidents, data is currently unavailable for specific public opinions in Austria. However, the broader European sentiment towards these topics related to Trump's presidency might help to infer potential Austrian sentiments.5.Policy and legislation concerning items like casino-and-gambling and the gambling scene in Las Vegas may not have been directly addressed in the surveys, but they could potentially be influential factors in shaping public perception of Trump's presidency, given his association with the casino industry.
