Trump Ranks First as 'Most Respected Man in the US' for the First Time, Surpassing 12-Year Leader Obama (Comprehensive)

Impact of Democratic Vote Splitting Including Obama and Biden
Michelle Obama Ranks #1 as 'Most Admired Woman' for 3 Consecutive Years

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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min, Reporter Jung Hyun-jin] Donald Trump, the President of the United States, was selected as the 'Most Admired Man by Americans' for the first time this year after losing the presidential election. Although the sitting president is usually frequently chosen for this position, President Trump had been overshadowed by former President Barack Obama. However, this year, votes were split among President-elect Joe Biden and others, allowing Trump to take first place.

On the 29th (local time), polling agency Gallup announced the results of a survey conducted from the 1st to the 17th of this month with 1,018 American adults, revealing that 18% of respondents selected President Trump as the 'Most Admired Man,' earning him sole first place. Although he tied for first place with former President Obama last year, this is the first time he has ranked first alone.

Former President Obama, who had held first place for 12 years, recorded 15% this year, dropping to second place. Third place went to President-elect Biden (6%), followed by Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (3%). Gallup explained that votes from Democratic supporters were split among these three, and despite Trump receiving similar support as before, he secured first place based on overwhelming support from Republican voters. Including his time as a businessman, President Trump has ranked in the top 10 ten times. Former President Obama has done so 15 times, and President-elect Biden twice, including in 2018.

Others who made the top 10 include Pope Francis, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, Senator Bernie Sanders, and Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft (MS).

As for the 'Most Admired Woman by Americans,' Michelle Obama, wife of former President Obama, was selected for the third consecutive year. Receiving 15% support in 2018, Mrs. Obama maintained high support at 10% in both last year's and this year's surveys. Although she has stated she will not enter politics, she was mentioned as a potential vice-presidential candidate in this year's election and remains a popular figure among the public. Second place went to Vice President-elect Kamala Harris with 6% support. Gallup predicted, "Her recognition may surpass Mrs. Obama depending on her role in the upcoming Biden administration."

Following were Melania Trump, wife of President Trump (4%), and broadcaster Oprah Winfrey (3%). German Chancellor Angela Merkel, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, U.S. progressive icon Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom each received 2%. Amy Coney Barrett, a federal Supreme Court Justice appointed by President Trump, and Greta Thunberg, the Swedish youth environmental activist, each received 1%, making the top 10. Gallup has conducted this survey annually since 1946.

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