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Distrust of US Grows in France

Published January 20, 2026, 06:17
Distrust of US Grows in France

A new poll in France reveals growing distrust towards the United States under the presidency of Donald Trump. Over half of French people (51%) now consider the US a military 'threat', while 42% view it as a 'hostile country'. The survey shows a significant decline in confidence in the American government, with only 24% considering it an ally. A majority of French citizens (64%) support the need for a European defense entirely independent of the US, and in the event of the US annexing Greenland, a significant portion would favor boycotting American products or even military intervention.