Barack Obama remains 'most admired man in the world'

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Thursday, December 28, 2017
Barack Obama remains 'most admired man in the world'
Former President Barack Obama has retained his title of the most admired man in the world.

WASHINGTON (KGO) -- Former President Barack Obama has retained his title of the most admired man in the world. He edged out President Donald Trump by three percentage points to secure the Gallup Poll honor for the 10th consecutive year.



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Hillary Clinton topped the list of most admired women.



Here are the top five most admired men:


Barack Obama


Donald Trump


Pope Francis


Reverand Billy Graham


John McCain


Elon Musk came in sixth.





Here are the top five most admired women:


Hillary Clinton (for the 16th consecutive year)


Michelle Obama


Oprah Winfrey


Elizabeth Warren


Angela Merkel





Click here to view the full list of most admired men and women.

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