Donald Trump, Michelle Obama ‘most admired’ man and lady in US in 2020 Gallup ballot
WASHINGTON: Outgoing US President Donald Trump has come out on high as Individuals’ most-admired man for 2020, based on Gallup’s annual survey, ending former President Barack Obama’s 12-year run with the title.
This yr’s ballot outcomes mark the primary time Trump has gained most-admired man on his personal, after final yr tying with Obama for the title. Former US first woman Michelle Obama nonetheless ranks because the most-admired American lady in 2020, incomes the title for the third yr in a row, with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in second place.
Harris was adopted by first woman Melania Trump, based on Gallup ballot. The ballot takes place yearly since 1946. White Home occupants — previous, current and future presidents and first girls — are virtually at all times contenders, Gallup mentioned.
As most admired man, 48% of Republicans selected Trump, with no different public determine receiving greater than 2%. Democrats cut up their votes between Barack Obama, 32%, and President-elect Joe Biden, 13%.
Different Individuals who’ve been named as probably the most admired males of the yr within the Gallup ballot are – Dr Anthony Fauci, Pope Francis, Elon Musk, Invoice Gates and the Dalai Lama.
Oprah Winfrey positioned fourth, whereas Queen Elizabeth II tied with Angela Merkel, Hillary Clinton and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in fifth place, every receiving 2%. Elizabeth has positioned within the high 10 a complete of 52 occasions. The one one that has had extra high 10 finishes was the late evangelist the Rev. Billy Graham, who made the checklist 61 occasions.