I think the most powerful politicians is Donald Trump .
I also give it to Donald Trump as with all fakes propaganda from major media house and on social media the man is still waxing strong. Since the day he takes over he has been on most countries local news even more than they own presidents. The man is the most popular politician of this century.
You are totally right, the amount of negativity toward president Trump cirtulating through main communication channels and mainstream media is ridiculous.
He is probably the most hated politician by media - which are mostly controlled by left wing socialists.
My Top 3 Most Powerful Politicians In The World 2017:
1. Xi Jinping
2. Vladimir Putin
3. Donald Trump
Honorary mention: Angela Merkel, but since that migrant crisis, she is only losing position more and more.