Only 21 per cent of Australians have confidence in Donald Trump to do the right thing – the lowest level on record for a US president in the Lowy Institute poll.

Only 21 per cent of Australians have confidence in Donald Trump to do the right thing – the lowest level on record for a US president in the Lowy Institute poll.

More than half of those questioned said relations with Beijing were more important than those with Washington.

The Lowy Institute's latest poll shows Australia's trust in the US has fallen to a record low.

The latest Lowy Institute poll helps explain why One Nation is gaining such traction among voters. Australians are in a dark and fearful mood.

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