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 2026-10-11. 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.

Saudi Airport Attack, Trump Calls for New Ukraine Leader
Bloomberg News Now features the day's top stories, including an attack on a Saudi airport and Donald Trump calling for a new leader in Ukraine.
BBloomberg News 2026-10-11 12:00
Trump says he will consider joining Saudi Arabia’s fight against Iran-backed Houthis
Trump said he would consider joining Saudi Arabia in fighting the Iran-backed Houthis after a deadly airport strike. Analysts said U.S. military involvement could stretch Middle East resources already committed to fighting Iran.
CCNBC 2026-10-11 11:52
Trump says Ukraine needs a new president after Zelenskyy condemns Russia fuel deal
Trump said Ukraine should have a different president, assigning Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy responsibility for high diesel prices in the US. The remarks came after Zelenskyy condemned a Russian fuel deal.
Eeuronews 2026-10-11 10:44
Trump says Ukraine needs a new president willing to end the war
Trump urged Ukraine on Saturday to replace Zelensky, criticising strikes on Russian oil refineries that he said contributed to higher diesel prices. He said he had told Zelensky to act against Russia but not to hit refineries, and said Ukraine needed a new president who would agree to end the war.
FFrance 24 2026-10-11 10:28
Trump says Ukraine needs a new president willing to agree to end the war
Trump urged Ukraine on Saturday to replace Volodymyr Zelensky, criticizing him over strikes on Russian oil refineries that have contributed to higher diesel prices ahead of the US midterm elections. Trump said he had told Zelensky he could act against Russia but should not hit refineries, and argued Ukraine needs a president willing to agree to end the war.
FFrance 24 English 2026-10-11 10:28
Britain stands behind Zelenskyy, Streeting says after Trump calls for new Ukrainian leader
Defence secretary Wes Streeting said Ukrainians alone should decide who leads their country and reaffirmed Britain’s support for Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He said maintaining western unity was the priority, while expressing a preference for stronger sanctions against Russia. Trump’s call for a new Ukrainian leader and the US-Russia diesel agreement have heightened tensions over support for Ukraine.
TThe Guardian 2026-10-11 10:03
Trump says Ukraine needs new president after Zelenskyy condemns Russia fuel deal
Trump argued Ukraine should replace its president and held Zelenskyy responsible for expensive diesel in the US; this came after Zelenskyy denounced a fuel deal with Russia.
Eeuronews 2026-10-11 09:27
Trump urges Zelenskyy’s replacement as diesel dispute rages
Donald Trump called on Saturday for Ukraine to “get a new leader” after Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Washington’s easing of Russian diesel sanctions. The US president is facing pressure over fuel prices weeks ahead of midterm elections.
FFrance 24 2026-10-11 09:21
Trump urges Zelenskyy’s replacement as diesel dispute rages
Donald Trump called on Saturday for Ukraine to “get a new leader” after Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticised Washington’s easing of Russian diesel sanctions. The US president is also facing fuel-price pressure weeks before the midterm elections.
FFrance 24 English 2026-10-11 09:21
Trump calls for Ukraine election, says Zelenskyy failed to end war
US President Donald Trump called for Ukraine to hold elections, implying that Zelenskyy missed chances to end the war with Russia. Trump also criticised Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil sites for driving up global prices. The comments came a day after Washington announced a diesel supply deal with Moscow.
AAl Jazeera 2026-10-11 08:43

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WorldPezeshkian to put Iran’s interests first over possible Trump meeting at UNGA — envoy

Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali said President Masoud Pezeshkian and his delegation will decide whether to meet Donald Trump during the UN General Assembly’s high-level week based on Iran’s national interests. He accused Trump of lying daily about Iranian officials. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is open to talks, but no meeting has been scheduled.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 14:38

Pezeshkian to put Iran’s interests first over possible Trump meeting at UNGA — envoy

PoliticsTrump’s sneaky plan to gut Endangered Species Act draws from 1995 Scalia dissent

An internal memo quietly circulated to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offices directs staff to radically reinterpret the Endangered Species Act. The guidance would prohibit only actions specifically intended to target animals, potentially leaving conduct such as accidentally striking whales or felling trees containing bats outside the law’s reach.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 14:29

Trump’s sneaky plan to gut Endangered Species Act draws from 1995 Scalia dissent

PoliticsTrump addresses global leaders at United Nations General Assembly

Donald Trump addresses global leaders at the United Nations General Assembly and is also scheduled to meet with key leaders on the sidelines of the event.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 14:28

Trump addresses global leaders at United Nations General Assembly

PoliticsWatch: Trump speaks at the UN General Assembly

According to his prepared remarks, Trump will say the United States will no longer allow threats against America to gain a foothold anywhere in the Western Hemisphere.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 14:27

Watch: Trump speaks at the UN General Assembly

PoliticsCNN's Dana Bash calls Trump's press ban an 'unnecessary milestone'

CNN chief political correspondent Dana Bash discusses her new book and weighs in on President Trump’s decision to ban her network from White House access, calling it an “unnecessary milestone.”

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CCBS NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 14:26

CNN's Dana Bash calls Trump's press ban an 'unnecessary milestone'

WorldTrump Set to Defend War in Iran in Latest Appearance at the UN

President Donald Trump is expected to defend his decision to start the war in Iran and intensify military action in the Western Hemisphere when he addresses the annual United Nations General Assembly event in New York later Tuesday.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 14:22

Trump Set to Defend War in Iran in Latest Appearance at the UN

EconomyLukashenko dampens Trump's hopes for more Belarusian potash

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said the country lacks enough potash to meet U.S. demand because this year's supplies are already contracted. His comments came after President Donald Trump announced preparations for a “massive” potash deal with Belarus as a cheaper alternative to Canadian supplies.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 14:14

Lukashenko dampens Trump's hopes for more Belarusian potash

WorldTrump Takes Dealmaking to New York With Packed UN Assembly Agenda

Trump is taking his dealmaking to New York as a packed UN General Assembly agenda is expected to focus on the Iran war, artificial intelligence and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 14:07

Trump Takes Dealmaking to New York With Packed UN Assembly Agenda

TechUS-China AI race: Does Trump’s new task force signal plans to regulate AI?

Amid US concerns that AI is advancing too quickly and calls from industry figures to slow development, Donald Trump announced an “AI Force” and a special envoy. He said he would not curb the industry’s growth but would use existing criminal and civil justice systems to address wrongdoing. The move may also challenge California Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed Silicon Valley regulations, as the US-China AI competition intensifies.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 14:04

US-China AI race: Does Trump’s new task force signal plans to regulate AI?

PoliticsWhite House launches ‘Trump TV’ after media ban

The White House has launched an online channel called “Trump TV” after major US television networks suspended pooled coverage to protest CNN, Politico and MS NOW being barred from the White House. The channel runs a 24-hour feed of clips featuring Donald Trump, including footage of a Marine One helipad ribbon-cutting ceremony whose comments were inaudible.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 14:00

White House launches ‘Trump TV’ after media ban