Donald Trump: President of the United States — statements on the news and related coverage

Born	1946-06-14 · Queens
Party	Republican
Offices	President of the United States2017-01-20–presentPreceded by: Barack Obama
Education	University of Pennsylvania (BS)
Occupation	Politician, Businessman, Media personality

Approval

The latest five surveys as each pollster published them, compiled by VoteHub (CC BY 4.0) and retrieved 2026-09-30. We only display them — no calculation, weighting or editing. A single survey often reports all adults and registered voters separately, so the same pollster and dates can appear twice; where approve and disapprove add up to less than 100%, the rest were unsure or did not answer.

Pollster	Dates	Sample	Approve	Disapprove
TIPP Insights2026-08-25 – 2026-08-28 adults · 1,461	2026-08-25 – 2026-08-28	adults · 1,461	38%	52%
Ipsos2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 registered voters · 951	2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24	registered voters · 951	37%	63%
Ipsos2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 adults · 1,215	2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24	adults · 1,215	33%	65%
YouGov2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 registered voters · 1,379	2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24	registered voters · 1,379	40%	57%
YouGov2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 adults · 1,536	2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24	adults · 1,536	36%	57%

Statements

What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.

Trump rules out US-China cooperation on AI development
US President Donald Trump says he will not consider jointly developing artificial intelligence with China, arguing that this would hand technological secrets to a major economic rival. He again rejected restrictions on AI, saying they would hinder its progress, while backing substantial industry self-regulation to guard against potential dangers.
BBBC Chinese 2026-09-30 04:39
Trump Backs Independent AI Audits in Shift of Safety Posture
President Donald Trump endorsed outside audits to assess the safety of artificial intelligence systems in an accord with Silicon Valley leaders. The agreement seeks to address growing concern over AI risks while sidestepping new government rules.
BBloomberg News 2026-09-30 04:31
Trump says Gates no longer believes AI could kill one billion people
US President Donald Trump said Bill Gates had allegedly changed his position and no longer believed artificial intelligence could cause events resulting in one billion deaths. Trump did not say where he heard Gates make the claim on Monday. Gates had previously urged government action to limit AI risks.
TTASS 2026-09-30 03:10
Trump backs AI self-regulation at tech summit, but is it enough?
US President Donald Trump and leading technology companies have signed a voluntary agreement on AI regulation covering internal reviews and joint monitoring, but it stops short of establishing concrete guardrails.
AAl Jazeera 2026-09-30 03:00
Trump says AI companies must ‘self-regulate’
US President Donald Trump met White House officials and technology representatives, including OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta. He said there was a belief in “tremendous self-regulation” and that technology leaders had signed a “morally binding” document intended to protect against potential AI hazards.
BBBC News 2026-09-30 01:47
Trump says he does not know if Iran will give up yet
Donald Trump says he still does not know whether Iran will give up. Seyed Sadegh Emamian, an assistant professor at Tehran Polytechnic University and founder and former director of the Governance and Policy Think Tank, says deep mistrust between Iran and the US remains the main obstacle to negotiations.
TTRT World 2026-09-30 00:21
Iran war live: Trump says war will end ‘very soon’ but offers no details
US President Donald Trump reiterates that Tehran will not have a nuclear weapon and claims the war will end “very soon”, without providing details.
AAl Jazeera 2026-09-30 00:00
Trump says he plans 32-day campaign ahead of midterm elections
US President Donald Trump says he will spend 32 days travelling across states to campaign for Republican candidates before November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of Congress. His approval rating has fallen to 37 percent as voters voice frustration over living costs and the war on Iran.
AAl Jazeera 2026-09-29 23:53
Trump says AI companies agree to 'self-police'
US President Donald Trump said AI company CEOs had signed a morally binding accord to self-police the technology’s development. The agreement calls for stronger internal controls, independent assessments and board oversight, but is not legally enforceable. Trump reiterated that his administration would not stifle AI or back restrictions, amid growing safety concerns after reported hacking incidents.
DDW 2026-09-29 23:10
Trump says AI companies sign voluntary accord on safety controls
On Tuesday, Donald Trump and leaders of major AI firms signed a voluntary pact aimed at tighter safety checks. Trump rejected calls for government limits and urged faster AI development.
FFrance 24 2026-09-29 22:48

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TechTrump rules out US-China cooperation on AI development

US President Donald Trump says he will not consider jointly developing artificial intelligence with China, arguing that this would hand technological secrets to a major economic rival. He again rejected restrictions on AI, saying they would hinder its progress, while backing substantial industry self-regulation to guard against potential dangers.

Donald Trumpartificial intelligenceUS-China relationsAI regulation

BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 04:39

Trump rules out US-China cooperation on AI development

PoliticsDemocrats hope anger at Trump will drive young people to vote

Political strategist Celinda Lake says young voters typically skip US midterm elections, but are “very unhappy about the war” and the rising cost of living. Democrats view their participation as a key trigger for flipping control of Congress.

US politicsmidterm electionsyoung voters

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 04:36

Democrats hope anger at Trump will drive young people to vote

TechTrump Backs Independent AI Audits in Shift of Safety Posture

President Donald Trump endorsed outside audits to assess the safety of artificial intelligence systems in an accord with Silicon Valley leaders. The agreement seeks to address growing concern over AI risks while sidestepping new government rules.

Donald Trumpartificial intelligenceindependent auditsAI safety

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 04:31

Trump Backs Independent AI Audits in Shift of Safety Posture

PoliticsMillions in taxpayer funds spent on hagiographic Trump ads, estimates say

Millions of taxpayer dollars have already been spent on hagiographic ads for President Donald Trump, according to estimates from a leading political ad-tracking firm. The effort has received a total allocation of $20 million, which watchdog groups have called illegal.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 04:01

Millions in taxpayer funds spent on hagiographic Trump ads, estimates say

EconomyCanada Has ‘Backup Plans’ if Trump Bans Diesel Exports

Canada’s energy minister said the country has contingency measures ready for possible disruptions to diesel supplies, including a potential US ban on fuel exports.

Canadadiesel supplyUS export ban

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 03:30

Canada Has ‘Backup Plans’ if Trump Bans Diesel Exports

TechTrump says Gates no longer believes AI could kill one billion people

US President Donald Trump said Bill Gates had allegedly changed his position and no longer believed artificial intelligence could cause events resulting in one billion deaths. Trump did not say where he heard Gates make the claim on Monday. Gates had previously urged government action to limit AI risks.

Donald TrumpBill GatesAI risks

TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-30 03:10

Trump says Gates no longer believes AI could kill one billion people

TechTrump backs AI self-regulation at tech summit, but is it enough?

US President Donald Trump and leading technology companies have signed a voluntary agreement on AI regulation covering internal reviews and joint monitoring, but it stops short of establishing concrete guardrails.

Donald Trumpartificial intelligencetechnology regulation

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 03:00

Trump backs AI self-regulation at tech summit, but is it enough?

TechThree takeaways from Trump’s ‘Super Intelligence’ summit

Donald Trump hosted leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia, Meta and Google at the White House to discuss AI. The companies signed what Trump called a morally binding agreement to safeguard their systems and work with independent auditors. Trump said he would create an AI safety board and reaffirmed support for rapid data-centre expansion.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 02:41

Three takeaways from Trump’s ‘Super Intelligence’ summit

EconomyTrump’s import ban on select Canadian goods takes effect

Nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian products are now barred from entering the United States under President Donald Trump’s trade war. The blocked goods include Canadian alcohol, cheese and other dairy products, and motorcycles. The restrictions are affecting Canada’s alcohol industry, while Prime Minister Mark Carney is responding to Stelco’s layoff announcement.

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GGlobal NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 02:30

Trump’s import ban on select Canadian goods takes effect

EconomyTrump bans $1 billion in Canadian imports as trade fight escalates

US President Donald Trump has intensified his trade dispute with Canada by banning nearly $1 billion in Canadian imports, including alcoholic drinks, dairy products and motorcycles. The immediate economic effect may be limited compared with bilateral trade, but the political stakes are rising. Trump expects Canada to yield, while Prime Minister Mark Carney vows to resist Washington and reduce Canada’s economic dependence.

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DDW NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 02:20

Trump bans $1 billion in Canadian imports as trade fight escalates