President of the United States
President of the United States (2017–)
| Born | 1946-06-14 · Queens |
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| Party | Republican |
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| Education | University of Pennsylvania (BS) |
| Occupation | Politician, Businessman, Media personality |
The latest five surveys as each pollster published them, compiled by VoteHub (CC BY 4.0) and retrieved 2026-10-09. 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 |
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| 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% |
What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.
Oil fell after Donald Trump said the US would not attack Iran before November’s midterm elections, indicating more than three weeks without offensive military action against Tehran. Iran has escalated attacks in the waterway, raising risks to vessels carrying crude, while Trump said the US naval blockade of Iranian ports would remain fully in effect.
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Bloomberg Television
Iran’s state broadcaster reports explosions in the southern Strait of Hormuz. Trump says talks with Tehran are productive and the US will not attack before next month’s midterm elections. The US blockade of Iranian ports remains in place, while oil continues to pass through the waterway. Jennifer Parker of the University of Western Australia weighs in.
TTRT World
Bitcoin rebounded to around $82,500 after Trump ruled out striking Iran before the midterms. It is still down about 4% for the week, while ether has fallen 9%.
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CoinDesk
OpenAI expects annualized revenue to reach or exceed $70 billion by year-end, with enterprise growth providing much of the boost, Bloomberg has learned. The S&P 500 is poised to rebound after two days of losses as oil prices fell and concerns about the staying power of the AI investment boom eased. Trump said on social media that the US would not attack Iran before November’s midterm elections.
BBloomberg Television
Oil prices fell after Trump said the US would not attack Iran before the midterm elections.
BBloomberg News
This year’s leading Nobel Peace Prize contenders include Yulia Navalnaya, Vanessa Nakate and Sudan’s Emergency Response Rooms. Donald Trump says he thinks he will not win.
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NBC News
Trump ruled out strikes on Iran before the election, while the IRGC vowed to continue. On Thursday, Trump said Washington and Tehran were holding “productive discussions.”
TTRT World
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he should receive the Nobel Peace Prize, while acknowledging that he was unsure about his chances.
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Reuters
Oil prices rise as attacks continue in the Strait of Hormuz, despite Donald Trump saying the US will not attack Iran before the midterm elections. Asian stocks slip amid jitters over US technology shares, and Bahrain’s borrowing costs reach a six-year high. OpenAI expects annualized revenue to climb to $70 billion by the end of 2026, from a $50 billion run rate in September, as it discusses a funding round exceeding $30 billion. France’s fiscal concerns remain in focus.
BBloomberg Television
Jean-Luc Mélenchon says French students have “retaken the Bastille” after a mass rally in Paris. Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses the US of being “unwilling” to help Ukraine. Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark joins the programme to discuss critical minerals, as MEP Rima Hassan faces fallout over a flags dispute.
Eeuronews
Reports that mention this person, by story.
From his former position at Manchester city hall, Andy Burnham has watched a succession of British prime ministers struggle to deal with Donald Trump. Burnham is untroubled by Trump’s rude comments about Manchester.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 12:30
US President Donald Trump sold tens of millions of dollars’ worth of shares in major technology companies, including Microsoft, Amazon and Meta Platforms, during July. Filings released by the US Office of Government Ethics show six Microsoft trades worth up to US$31 million, potentially offering clues to his views on the sector as competition with China intensifies.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 12:30
CNN, Politico and MS NOW, which President Donald Trump abruptly barred from accessing the White House, will argue in court Wednesday that the policy is unconstitutional.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 12:26
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are set to meet at the White House as the two largest economies remain locked in a trade and technology rivalry. Trump’s tariffs have not reduced US deficits or prevented China from posting a $1.2 trillion global trade surplus. The fragile tariff truce, AI restrictions, sanctions and critical-mineral controls are also expected to shape the talks.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 12:20
At the United Nations, Trump said he faces a choice between annihilating Iran and reaching a peace deal with the country.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 12:20
The “Trump-Xi meeting 2.0” is about to take place as Xi Jinping returns to the White House for a state visit after 11 years, with Donald Trump set to greet him personally. The two countries continue to compete over artificial intelligence, trade, Iran and arms sales to Taiwan, while tensions are creating pressure in everyday life.
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BBC ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 12:00
The UK has suspended its €139 million annual lease payments for the Diego Garcia base while ministers seek to reshape the Chagos agreement into one acceptable to Washington. The Conservatives are calling for the deal to be scrapped entirely.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 11:57
Egypt is urging Israel to honour US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan while rejecting proposals involving land seizure and the displacement of people.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 11:49
US President Donald Trump again threatened Iran with “annihilation” during a speech to the UN General Assembly if it refuses to agree to some form of deal. Fawaz Gerges of the London School of Economics provided analysis.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 11:46
US President Donald Trump said American officials held “very good” talks with Iranian envoys in New York, reviving hopes for a diplomatic way out. He called the three-hour session “very productive” and said another meeting was being planned soon, though any progress remained unclear. Swiss lawmakers meanwhile decisively backed a plan that could force UBS Group AG to hold billions more in capital.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 11:39
