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.
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
As a lifelong real estate investor whose businesses depended on debt and interest rates, President Donald Trump might be expected to understand the issue better. Analysts say his repeated demand for a 1% U.S. Federal Reserve rate is impractical and could backfire.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 11:35
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said there is no specific information on when Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump might meet, although Putin is ready for talks if needed. He said high-level negotiations on Ukraine require expert preparation first, while Russia remains open to peace talks. Peskov also accused Britain and other European countries of fostering Russophobia and said there are currently no prerequisites for negotiations.
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TASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 11:34
President Donald Trump warned Iran during his United Nations General Assembly address that he could “annihilate the Islamic Republic” if no deal is reached. He is also preparing to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House, where intensifying AI competition will be central to the agenda. The visit has drawn rare criticism from a senior Republican.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 11:09
Trump told world leaders at the United Nations that he could “annihilate” Iran.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 11:01
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said Donald Trump appears to be placing greater focus on peace efforts in Ukraine, as US negotiators work to secure a partial cease-fire by winter.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 11:00
US President Donald Trump will host Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington this week. BBC China correspondent Laura Bicker and US editor Sarah Smith examine what the meeting could mean for the two global superpowers.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 11:00
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran with annihilation at the United Nations, then confirmed that his team had held talks with Iran’s delegation. He also met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy without offering new commitments on Ukraine. In Gaza, 500,000 children returned to school for the first time in three years, while Nigerians demanded answers over the deaths of 37 young men in custody.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 10:38
French President Emmanuel Macron criticised Donald Trump’s Gaza diplomacy at the UN General Assembly, describing it as a “shameful spectacle” and calling for action to reopen humanitarian routes.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-23 10:38
