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 2026-10-09. 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
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 touts ‘productive’ talks with Iran
White House correspondent Peter Doocy discusses President Donald Trump’s messaging ahead of the midterm elections as conflict with Iran continues. Retired Marine Corps Col. Mike Jernigan also weighs in.
FFox News 2026-10-09 16:30
Trump Rules Out Attacks on Iran Before Midterms as AI Funding Rush Continues
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.
BBloomberg Television 2026-10-09 11:45
Trump says US will not attack Iran before midterms
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 2026-10-09 11:33
Bitcoin steadies near $82,500 after Trump rules out Iran strike before midterms
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%.
Prices and Markets
CCoinDesk 2026-10-09 10:44
Trump rules out Iran attack before midterms as OpenAI eyes $70 billion in revenue
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 2026-10-09 10:12
Oil Falls as Trump Says US Won’t Attack Iran Before Midterms
Oil prices fell after Trump said the US would not attack Iran before the midterm elections.
BBloomberg News 2026-10-09 09:34
Navalnaya leads Nobel Peace Prize favorites as Trump doubts his chances
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.
NNBC News 2026-10-09 08:48
Trump rules out pre-election strikes on Iran as IRGC vows to press on
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 2026-10-09 08:47
Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize but doubts he will win
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he should receive the Nobel Peace Prize, while acknowledging that he was unsure about his chances.
RReuters 2026-10-09 08:31
Trump rules out Iran strikes before midterms as Hormuz attacks keep oil rising
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 2026-10-09 07:30

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WorldIran diplomacy back in the spotlight after Trump’s UN address

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.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 10:38

Iran diplomacy back in the spotlight after Trump’s UN address

World'Shame': Macron slams Trump's Gaza diplomacy in final UN speech

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.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-23 10:38

'Shame': Macron slams Trump's Gaza diplomacy in final UN speech

PoliticsTrump plans grand spectacle for potentially tense Xi talks

U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington for a three-day visit. Tensions between the superpowers over trade, technology and Tehran are expected to play out amid pomp and ceremony.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 10:30

Trump plans grand spectacle for potentially tense Xi talks

TechTrump to discuss AI with Xi at Washington summit

US and Chinese officials have discussed a possible new notification system for artificial-intelligence incidents that could threaten national security. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described his talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York as successful, ahead of a Washington summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 10:30

Trump to discuss AI with Xi at Washington summit

PoliticsThe Trump-Xi summit: Why Europe has so much at stake

The agenda for U.S. President Donald Trump’s summit with China’s President Xi Jinping in Washington, spanning tariffs, rare earths and AI, will affect Europe.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 10:23

The Trump-Xi summit: Why Europe has so much at stake

PoliticsEconomic frustration tests Trump’s standing with rural voters, AP-KFF poll finds

About half of rural American voters say the economy is worse now than it was when President Donald Trump returned to office, according to a new AP-KFF poll.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 10:15

Economic frustration tests Trump’s standing with rural voters, AP-KFF poll finds

PoliticsStart Here Sept. 23 | Trump Threatens to ‘Annihilate’ Iran

Facing angry world leaders and uneasy Republicans, President Trump threatens Iran at the United Nations. Lindsay Clancy’s lawyers ask a judge to question the juror who refused to acquit her, while Clavicular, known as a “Looksmaxxer,” is charged with rape.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 10:07

Start Here Sept. 23 | Trump Threatens to ‘Annihilate’ Iran

PoliticsCNN poll: Record-low Trump popularity leaves Republicans facing bleaker midterm landscape

A new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds that Republicans are facing an even bleaker midterm political landscape than they did eight years ago as President Donald Trump’s popularity reaches a record low.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 10:01

CNN poll: Record-low Trump popularity leaves Republicans facing bleaker midterm landscape

TechXi and Trump Seek Safe AI Without Slowing the Race for Supremacy

Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are due to meet this week to tackle thorny issues ranging from trade to Taiwan. Both sides agree on one point: neither can afford to slow down in the race for AI leadership.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 10:00

Xi and Trump Seek Safe AI Without Slowing the Race for Supremacy

WorldPress review: Trump, Zelensky signal interest in Russia deal as Moscow eyes renewed US dialogue

Russian newspapers reported that Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky signaled interest in reaching an agreement with Russia after meeting in New York, with Trump raising the possibility of further direct contacts with Vladimir Putin. Moscow sees room for renewed dialogue with Washington, while a possible halt to strikes on energy facilities was among the issues discussed.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 10:00

Press review: Trump, Zelensky signal interest in Russia deal as Moscow eyes renewed US dialogue