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 2026-10-12. 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 again says Russia and Ukraine agreed to an energy ceasefire; Zelensky calls it ‘news’
Donald Trump said Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an immediate ceasefire covering energy, but offered no details. Ukrainian officials said they knew nothing about it, and Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine was ready to accept the truce if Trump and Putin had negotiated it, asking when it would begin. Trump made a similar announcement on September 14; the Financial Times later reported he may have spoken prematurely, with sources saying Putin did not want an energy deal before winter.
MMeduza 2026-10-12 07:14
Europe Today: Trump claims Ukraine-Russia energy ceasefire as Baltics stay on alert
Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an energy ceasefire, while Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he had not heard of it. As Zelenskyy addresses the Warsaw Security Forum, the programme also hears from Latvia’s foreign minister Baiba Braže and covers Doha after a deadly Riyadh airport attack and concerns over France’s debt.
Eeuronews 2026-10-12 07:03
LIVE: Trump claims Ukraine-Russia energy ceasefire as Baltics remain on alert
Trump claims Ukraine and Russia have agreed to an energy ceasefire, while the Baltic states remain on alert.
Eeuronews 2026-10-12 07:00
Renewed Attack on Saudi Airport, Trump Says Energy Ceasefire Agreed, and More
Bloomberg News Now is an audio roundup of the day’s top stories, spanning global business and updated throughout the day.
BBloomberg News 2026-10-12 07:00
Europe Today: Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agreed to energy ceasefire as Baltics remain on alert
Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an energy ceasefire, while Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he had not heard of it. As Zelenskyy addresses the Warsaw Security Forum, the programme hears from Latvia’s foreign minister, looks at Doha after a deadly attack on Riyadh airport, and discusses France’s debt concerns.
Eeuronews 2026-10-12 06:01
Oil prices fall after Trump claims ‘energy ceasefire’ in Ukraine war
Oil prices declined after Donald Trump claimed there was an “energy ceasefire” in the war in Ukraine. The announcement followed a diesel deal with Vladimir Putin as the US president seeks to contain the effects of higher fuel costs ahead of an election.
FFinancial Times 2026-10-12 04:43
Trump Says Russia and Ukraine Agree to ‘Energy’ Truce as Houthi Attacks on Saudi Airports Escalate
Bloomberg TV’s Asia Trade program focuses on Trump’s claim that Russia and Ukraine agreed to an energy ceasefire, alongside Houthi claims of attacks on Riyadh airport and escalating attacks on Saudi airports.
BBloomberg Television 2026-10-12 04:38
Stocks rise as oil tumbles after Trump hails ‘energy ceasefire’
Most stock markets climbed early Monday before European markets opened, while oil prices plunged after Donald Trump announced an “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine. The drop offset a fresh wave of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Eeuronews 2026-10-12 04:04
Oil falls after Trump declares Russia-Ukraine ‘energy ceasefire’
Oil prices fell after Trump announced an “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine. Reports that Iran had offered to mediate between Yemen’s Houthis and Saudi Arabia also helped push prices lower.
CCNBC 2026-10-12 02:23
Trump calls for a new president in Ukraine
President Donald Trump urged Ukraine to choose a new president after repeatedly accusing President Zelenskyy of driving up diesel prices in the United States.
AABC News 2026-10-12 00:30

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PoliticsThe Stakes of Trump’s Media Ban; Why the U.S. Hasn’t Helped Saudi Arabia With the Houthis

MS NOW, CNN and Politico are suing the Trump administration, arguing that barring their reporters from the White House violates the president’s First Amendment obligations. The White House press TV pool, including NBC News, is suspending pooled coverage of Donald Trump in response.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 23:00

The Stakes of Trump’s Media Ban; Why the U.S. Hasn’t Helped Saudi Arabia With the Houthis

PoliticsSask. premier unsurprised Trump now says U.S. will continue with Canadian potash

The Saskatchewan premier says he is not surprised that Donald Trump now says the United States will continue with Canadian potash.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 22:50

Sask. premier unsurprised Trump now says U.S. will continue with Canadian potash

PoliticsTrump says triumphal arch will serve as base for drones, snipers and ammunition

President Donald Trump offered a new justification for his proposed 250-foot triumphal arch across from Arlington National Cemetery, calling it a “top grade Military Complex.” He said it would store and quickly deploy large numbers of drones, snipers and sniper ammunition.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 22:45

Trump says triumphal arch will serve as base for drones, snipers and ammunition

PoliticsTrump and Mamdani hold a “wide-ranging conversation” at Gracie Mansion

President Donald Trump and Mayor Zohran Mamdani held a “wide-ranging conversation” at Gracie Mansion that covered contentious issues including immigration, along with the classic New York backdrop of Trump’s second marriage.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 22:33

Trump and Mamdani hold a “wide-ranging conversation” at Gracie Mansion

Society“This is Trump’s America”: Protests erupt in Austin after ICE agent shoots man

Protests broke out in Austin after an ICE agent shot Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, whom authorities allege has a deportation order. Local officials said he was in serious but stable condition after being shot in the torso. He was later transferred from hospital care to ICE detention with a bullet still lodged in his back.

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GGlobal NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 22:30

“This is Trump’s America”: Protests erupt in Austin after ICE agent shoots man

PoliticsWill Trump’s White House Media Ban Hold Up in Court?

A court case over Donald Trump’s exclusion of CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House is prompting scrutiny of how much authority a president has to limit press access.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 22:30

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PoliticsAppeals court favors Trump-backed Missouri congressional map, but Supreme Court will have final say

A federal appeals panel has ruled in favor of new Missouri congressional districts supported by President Donald Trump, while the Supreme Court is expected to make the final decision.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 22:28

Appeals court favors Trump-backed Missouri congressional map, but Supreme Court will have final say

PoliticsMamdani responds to Trump’s White House coverage ban

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani discussed the White House coverage ban after meeting President Trump at Gracie Mansion. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor reports Trump’s reaction and what the two leaders discussed.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 22:27

Mamdani responds to Trump’s White House coverage ban

PoliticsBrazil’s Lula rejects Trump’s ‘law of the strongest’ approach to foreign affairs

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticizes Donald Trump’s foreign policy and calls for stronger multilateralism, rejecting what he describes as a “law of the strongest” approach to international affairs.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 22:24

Brazil’s Lula rejects Trump’s ‘law of the strongest’ approach to foreign affairs

PoliticsKaroline Leavitt reveals what Trump is like on tense calls with Putin and Xi

Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt discusses President Donald Trump’s demeanor during calls with world leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, on “Hang Out with Sean Hannity.”

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FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 22:15

Karoline Leavitt reveals what Trump is like on tense calls with Putin and Xi