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 2026-10-10. 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
RMG Research2026-09-28 – 2026-10-06 registered voters · 2,000	2026-09-28 – 2026-10-06	registered voters · 2,000	43%	56%
Pew Research Center2026-09-30 – 2026-10-04 adults · 5,062	2026-09-30 – 2026-10-04	adults · 5,062	30%	68%
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%

Statements

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

Trump calls for a new president in Ukraine
Trump criticised Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying it was time for the country to have a new president, and pressed Zelenskyy to stop strikes on Russian oil refineries.
AAl Jazeera 2026-10-10 18:50
Trump says he will decide whether to livestream Nidal Hasan’s execution
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has not made a final decision on whether to livestream the execution of former Army Maj. Nidal Hasan, the Fort Hood shooter.
NNBC News 2026-10-10 18:15
Trump says US urged Zelensky to stop strikes on Russian refineries
US President Donald Trump said Washington had repeatedly pressed Vladimir Zelensky to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries, but that he had ignored the appeals. Trump said the strikes worsen a global diesel shortage caused by a lack of refineries.
TTASS 2026-10-10 18:12
Trump says it is time for Ukraine to get a ‘new president’
Trump said Zelenskyy had repeatedly had chances to end the conflict but chose not to. He said Ukraine should have a new leader able to make a deal, and accused Zelenskyy of creating problems for the world, US farmers and ranchers, while noting Russia supplies much of the world’s diesel fuel.
TTASS 2026-10-10 18:06
Trump says Zelensky had many chances to end conflict but chose not to
US President Donald Trump said Volodymyr Zelensky had numerous opportunities to end the conflict but chose not to. Trump said Ukraine should get a new president and accused Zelensky of wanting to cause problems for the world, US farmers and ranchers, while noting Russia supplies much of the world's diesel fuel.
TTASS 2026-10-10 18:03
Trump calls on Ukraine to replace Zelenskyy and “get a new president”
Trump met Zelenskyy bilaterally during the 81st UN General Assembly in New York City and called on Ukraine to replace its president.
TTRT World 2026-10-10 17:51
Trump slams Zelenskyy, says Ukraine should elect a new president
Trump criticized Zelenskyy for failing to reach a deal with Russia to end the war, saying Ukraine should choose a new leader capable of making one. He also warned Kyiv not to target Russian oil refineries.
DDW 2026-10-10 17:48
‘He better damn well stop’ — Trump slams Zelensky over Russian refinery attacks, says Ukraine should get a ‘new president’
Trump demanded that Zelensky stop attacks on Russian refineries and said Ukrainians should choose a new leader able to make a deal if they want to end the war. He made the remarks after reporters asked about a U.S. arrangement to ease sanctions on Russia in exchange for Russian diesel entering global markets.
TThe Kyiv Independent 2026-10-10 17:34
Trump calls on Ukraine to replace Zelensky
Trump told reporters on October 10 that Ukraine should find a new president who can “make a deal.” He criticized Zelensky over strikes on diesel-fuel targets and said Ukraine should stop. A day earlier, Trump agreed with Putin to supply Russian diesel to U.S. and global markets. The U.S. Treasury then issued a temporary license allowing Russian diesel to reach global markets despite U.S. sanctions, through April 7, 2027. Ukraine criticized the deal, and Zelensky called Russia’s decision to permit oil-product sales “an investment in the war.”
MMeduza 2026-10-10 17:32
Trump says Ukraine should get a new president after Zelensky criticizes diesel deal
Trump said Ukraine should get a new president and accused Zelensky of authorizing attacks on Russian refineries after the Ukrainian leader criticized the US deal to suspend sanctions on Russian diesel exports. Zelensky said the easing would help Moscow fund the war, a concern echoed by EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas.
BBBC News 2026-10-10 17:31

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WorldTrump tells UN he faces ‘big decision’ over whether to ‘annihilate’ Iran or make peace

Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly that he faces a “big decision” between striking Iran again and pursuing a peace deal, warning he could “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if the conflict continues. He later said US officials held a “very productive” meeting with Iran’s delegation, contrasting with António Guterres’s warning that global divisions are deepening.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★★2026-09-22 20:19

Trump tells UN he faces ‘big decision’ over whether to ‘annihilate’ Iran or make peace

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PoliticsTrump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran at UN, then confirms direct talks

Speaking at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, Donald Trump asked whether he should “annihilate the Islamic Republic” or offer Iran a deal to rebuild. He later told reporters that US and Iranian officials had met on the sidelines. Most of Iran’s delegation walked out during his speech.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 20:18

Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran at UN, then confirms direct talks

PoliticsTrump signs US-Denmark-Greenland agreement to bolster Arctic security

President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Denmark and Greenland intended to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic. The deal also seeks to ease tensions caused by his repeated calls for Greenland to become part of the United States.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 20:11

Trump signs US-Denmark-Greenland agreement to bolster Arctic security

PoliticsTrump says he and Zelenskiy seek way to end Ukraine war

Speaking to reporters, U.S. President Donald Trump said he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy were seeking a way to bring Russia’s war in Ukraine to an end.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 20:00

Trump says he and Zelenskiy seek way to end Ukraine war

PoliticsTop UK graft prosecutors joined Trump’s Venezuela oil baron during Swiss probe

Top UK anti-graft prosecutors joined Venezuelan oil baron Alejandro Betancourt while Swiss authorities were investigating him for money laundering. Betancourt had previously been wanted in Switzerland as part of that probe.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 20:00

Top UK graft prosecutors joined Trump’s Venezuela oil baron during Swiss probe

WorldAmerica helped build the UN. Trump now questions its worth | This Is America

Donald Trump’s second term has marked a sharp break with decades of US leadership at the UN, including agency cuts, funding questions and an $850m payment toward billions of dollars in debt. The programme asks whether this is genuine reform or a gradual American withdrawal from the world stage.

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AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 19:59

America helped build the UN. Trump now questions its worth | This Is America

PoliticsGuardian political editor presses Trump on economic fallout from Iran war

Guardian political editor Pippa Crerar asked Donald Trump whether he sympathized with allied countries facing the devastating economic effects of his war in Iran. The US president said he was confident prices would fall after the war and that talks were taking place.

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GGuardian NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 19:58

Guardian political editor presses Trump on economic fallout from Iran war

PoliticsBurnham touts ‘good connection’ with Trump after first meeting in New York

Burnham said he had established a “good connection” with Trump as the pair met for the first time in New York. Trump remained polite and friendly at the following news conference, giving largely diplomatic answers on potentially contentious issues.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 19:57

Burnham touts ‘good connection’ with Trump after first meeting in New York

EconomyFact check: Could Trump replace Canada’s potash with Belarus?

Canada is the world’s largest potash producer, with all of its output coming from 10 active mines in Saskatchewan. U.S. President Donald Trump says he is working toward a deal to buy potash from Belarus instead. The question is whether Belarus could replace Canada’s supply.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 19:57

Fact check: Could Trump replace Canada’s potash with Belarus?

PoliticsTrump says US-UK ties better under Burnham

U.S. President Donald Trump said relations with the United Kingdom were better under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham as the two leaders met for the first time in New York.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 19:56

Trump says US-UK ties better under Burnham