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

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Riyadh airport remains closed after deadly attack as Trump says US may join Saudi strikes on Houthis
An attack that killed 12 people has kept Riyadh airport closed and prompted condemnation from the UN and EU. The Houthis have renewed their threats as Washington weighs its response.
Eeuronews 2026-10-11 13:05
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

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Politics'Breaking records in the wrong way': Enten on Trump's Iran approval

A new CNN poll by SSRS finds Americans’ opposition to the war in Iran has hardened. Nearly two-thirds say the US is not winning, while more say President Donald Trump is not doing enough to end the conflict. Broad majorities say the war has harmed US interests, was not worth its costs and lacks a clear presidential plan.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:29

'Breaking records in the wrong way': Enten on Trump's Iran approval

PoliticsLive updates: Trump returns to UN amid anxiety over Iran, AI and the world body's future

President Donald Trump returns to the UN General Assembly as anxiety grows over Iran, artificial intelligence and the future of the world body itself. Tensions flare between Trump and Xi over AI, trade and Iran, even as they seek stability, while Trump meets New York City Mayor Mamdani.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 13:26

Live updates: Trump returns to UN amid anxiety over Iran, AI and the world body's future

PoliticsPresident Trump addresses the UN General Assembly

Remarks by Trump are underway before an international audience gathered for the United Nations General Assembly.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 13:25

President Trump addresses the UN General Assembly

PoliticsSpecial Coverage of President Trump’s 81st UN General Assembly Address

Ahead of the US-China summit, President Trump delivered his sixth address to the UN General Assembly. VOA provided live coverage and simultaneous interpretation, with reporting from UN headquarters on the scene and behind-the-scenes developments, focusing on his foreign policy and “America First,” China’s role at the UN and Taiwan’s efforts to join the organization.

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VVOA ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 13:22

Special Coverage of President Trump’s 81st UN General Assembly Address

WorldWhat to expect from Trump’s U.N. speech

President Trump is scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday morning and meet with world leaders as the war in Iran continues and tensions with allies rise.

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CCBS NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 13:19

What to expect from Trump’s U.N. speech

PoliticsUN General Assembly: Trump to meet Japan's Takaichi before Xi summit

US President Donald Trump is expected to meet leaders and representatives including Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and British Premier Andy Burnham on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Tokyo hopes to highlight its concerns over Taiwan, security and trade before Trump returns to Washington for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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CCNAOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:07

UN General Assembly: Trump to meet Japan's Takaichi before Xi summit

WorldWill Trump reveal more of the US plan for Iran at UNGA?

William Lawrence, a political science and international affairs professor at American University’s School of International Service and a former US diplomat, discusses President Donald Trump’s plan regarding Iran at the UN General Assembly.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 13:06

Will Trump reveal more of the US plan for Iran at UNGA?

EconomyBanning US diesel exports could backfire despite offering Trump a show of action on record prices

Banning US diesel exports may seem like a tempting way for President Trump to demonstrate action against record-shattering diesel prices, but researchers warn the measure would likely backfire over the medium and long term.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:00

Banning US diesel exports could backfire despite offering Trump a show of action on record prices

ScienceClimate scientists fired by Trump step in to fill U.S. report gap

More than a year after the Trump administration dismissed hundreds of scientists involved in the National Climate Assessment, many of those researchers and others released the first installment of a special collection of climate-change findings on Tuesday. They said it was intended to fill the perceived gap and highlighted uncertainty over the landmark report’s future.

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Climate scientists fired by Trump step in to fill U.S. report gap

WorldTrump to address UN General Assembly as global conflicts take centre stage

The UN General Assembly’s 81st session is taking place in New York, with 130 leaders and senior officials set to discuss trade, climate change, artificial intelligence and wars in the Middle East and Ukraine. Attention is focused on Donald Trump’s opening-session speech, in which he is expected to promote efforts to end the Gaza conflict and defend US actions in the Iran war.

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CCNAOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 12:58

Trump to address UN General Assembly as global conflicts take centre stage