CNN asked people across the globe what they think of the Republican candidate. Here are three things we learned.There's a lot of fear
Just
how would the world react to a Trump White House? Most people we asked
say they're scared. "I'm actually very, very worried," a Hong Kong woman
told CNN.
Some fear a breakdown in
relations between the United States and other countries, while others
are concerned he'll encourage cultural intolerance. The "melting pot we
know America as is going to change a lot" a young Cairo student said.
Some people are more pessimistic. Standing in front of Berlin's
Brandenburg Gate, a woman concluded that "Americans could go back in
time with this president."
A few believed that a Trump presidency would lead to World War III.
"That's it, that's the end of America," a Jakarta woman said.
He has some supporters in Russia and Israel
CNN talked to dozens of
everyday people in a range of places: London, Berlin, Moscow, Cairo,
Jerusalem, Jakarta and Hong Kong. Not many were Trump fans. But we did
find a few -- and they were in just two places.
"He's
not quiet, and this is what we need. Someone who will do something," an
Israeli man told us from the country's capital. "I welcome the idea"
another Jerusalem citizen said.
More than 3,000 miles away, we found supporters on the frigid streets of Russia's capital.
"Donald
Trump is more pragmatic because he's a businessman" a Moscow man told
CNN, adding that he thinks U.S.-Russia relations would get better if
Trump was president. "Trump might change the attitude of Americans
towards Russia" echoed another Russian.
Donald Trump is ...
We
asked people to finish that sentence. People overwhelmingly said
"businessman." "Rich man" and "entertainer" were used a lot, too.
Some people went further.
"Donald
Trump is a great businessman, a great speaker -- a motivational speaker
-- and a great reality TV star, but by no means a great politician,"
Jeremy Starr Lam in Hong Kong said. Several words people used are not
fit for print.
And while his two
supporters in Jerusalem both described Trump as "nice," others just
don't know what to think. Some shrugged or winced. A London woman
thought about it and simply said: "I'm at a loss for words."
“My personal opinion is that [Donald
Trump] is not a good person to be the President of United States,” says
this man in Tehran. “He has opinions that divide people. A president
should be somebody to bring the people and all the nations together.”
"Donald Trump is good for the Jews. He
is good for Israel. He is like Bibi (Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu) he
is strong. If Trump becomes president it will be good for the American
people. He is not like Obama who compromises to the Muslim people.
Whatever they do to him he says 'fine.' Donald Trump is tough." - Asi
Tsarfati, owner of sweets and halva shop in Jerusalem
"President Trump would be an
interesting option. Many say Hillary Clinton is a sure thing. But
someone besides Clinton could bring change. The U.S. economy, as well as
China, is not great right now. Trump is a businessman, so he might be
able to bring in different tricks with his business sense that
politicians wouldn't do." - Tetsuya Sakai/Engineer, Yokohama #Japan
#Trump #CNN
"Donald Trump is no Obama for us again I hope! I think Obama made mistakes, Trump is a fresh new one." Yehezkel Oscar, Jerusalem
"I hope Donald Trump wins. He would be
strong for America and the world. Obama talks too much - too much
diplomacy - and there's not been enough action. Trump would be strong
against terrorism," says Behrooz, a shopkeeper from Shiraz, Iran who
works at the Central Souq in Abu Dhabi. "Usually, politics in America
doesn't change with presidents, no matter what party they're in. But
Trump would be able to push things more." #CNN #trump
Donald Trump “is anti-Islam,” says
this man in Tehran. “He is not a good man. … There are some that are
creating problems all over the world. And it doesn’t matter if it’s
ISIS, Islamists – they are radicals. And he is a radical just like
them.”
"I don't like Donald Trump because he
is against Muslims and spreads rumors about us," says embassy employee
Norham Hassan in Cairo. "His election will make me think negatively
about America because it is the most powerful country in the world and
it needs to be balanced. It shouldn't be against a religion." #CNN
#Trump
"Donald Trump would be very bad for
America with those anti-Muslim comments he's made. How many Muslims are
there in America? A lot, right? Everywhere else in the world, there is
respect for different religions," says Rouf, a Kashmiri carpet dealer in
Abu Dhabi's Central Souq. "And by the way, how can Trump have so much
business here in the Gulf and expect to get away with saying those
things?" he asks. #CNN #trump
"Hell no!" #joburg based copyright
manager Shafieka Jardine responds when asked if #donaldtrump should be
elected US president. "I don't think it would change my view of #america
though. Same reason we don't want to be judged for our president Jacob
Zuma." #CNN #cnnpolitics
American politics are not really
reported on in Chinese state media. The government places severe
restrictions on what can be reported and individual candidates are
rarely mentioned. Hence your average person here having no idea who
Donald Trump is. Mr. Zhang, a liaison officer in Beijing, said," I have
no idea who Donald Trump is. But I hope the next president makes strides
in U.S.- China relations, especially in regards to North Korea."
"I hope Donald Trump wins. He would be
strong for America and the world. Obama talks too much - too much
diplomacy - and there's not been enough action. Trump would be strong
against terrorism," says Behrooz, a shopkeeper from Shiraz, Iran who
works at the Central Souq in Abu Dhabi. "Usually, politics in America
doesn't change with presidents, no matter what party they're in. But
Trump would be able to push things more." #CNN #trump
Should the U.S. hire Donald Trump for
President? “Absolutely not, 100 percent,” says Simon Martin, who works
in fashion in London. “He’s good as a businessman, he should stay as a
businessman and leave world affairs to politicians and the right
people.” Martin says electing Trump would damage his faith in humankind:
“It’s good to be good at business, it’s good to be right, but it’s also
good to be nice. What’s wrong with being nice?” #Trump #CNN #SuperTuesday
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