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 2026-10-14. 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 says major oil, gas and mineral development is set to begin in Greenland
President Donald Trump said “massive oil, gas and mineral exploitation” is about to begin in Greenland, but offered no further details about the operation.
CCNN 2026-10-14 08:30
Trump says oil, gas and mineral exploration to begin in Greenland
US President Donald Trump said large-scale oil, gas and mineral exploration is set to begin in Greenland, without detailing possible US involvement. He also praised the security benefits of last month’s deal with Denmark and Greenland, calling them “second to none.”
AAl Jazeera 2026-10-14 08:08
Trump calls Houthis “not nice” as attack hits Saudi Aramco facility
A building belonging to Aramco in Dhahran caught fire, while four people in Riyadh were wounded by debris from an intercepted missile. Houthi attacks continued after an earlier strike on the capital’s airport killed 13, the deadliest attack on Saudi soil since 2015.
Eeuronews 2026-10-14 08:07
Trump hails Greenland as 'second to none' for US and European security
Trump described Greenland as unmatched in importance to the security of the US and Europe. In September, he signed a security deal with Greenlandic and Danish leaders allowing the US to build two military bases in the island’s south and east.
Eeuronews 2026-10-14 06:59
Trump says major oil, gas and mineral exploration to begin in Greenland
Trump said major oil, gas and mineral exploration would begin in Greenland. The accompanying caption says the United States and Denmark reached an agreement to expand the US military presence there.
TTRT World 2026-10-14 06:53
Trump says ‘massive’ oil, gas and mineral exploration to begin in Greenland
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Greenland was set to launch “massive” oil, gas and mineral exploration. The US, Denmark and Greenland signed a security agreement last month after Trump repeatedly threatened to take control of the island.
FFrance 24 2026-10-14 06:41
Trump says oil, gas and mineral exploration set to begin in Greenland
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday in a Truth Social post that large-scale oil, gas and mineral exploration was preparing to get underway in Greenland.
RReuters 2026-10-14 04:50
Trump urges Hochul to remove James from Cornell investigation
President Donald Trump urged New York’s governor to take state Attorney General Letitia James off the investigation into an alleged rape at Cornell University, a case that has attracted national attention.
BBloomberg News 2026-10-14 03:35
Trump asks US ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle to Greece to resign amid allegations
Donald Trump wants Kimberly Guilfoyle to give up her role representing the United States in Greece. The request followed reports that she sought $100,000 from one of his supporters for personal card debt and received luxury travel and lodging from wealthy Greek business figures; Guilfoyle denies wrongdoing and says she will defend her reputation.
FFrance 24 2026-10-14 03:23
Trump predicts a new Great Depression if Democrats win November elections
Speaking to supporters in Alaska, US President Donald Trump said the country would face an economic depression like that of 1929 if Democrats win November’s midterm congressional elections. He promised each American $5,000 and unprecedented economic success if Republicans win.
Party strategy and campaigning
TTASS 2026-10-14 03:02

Related reports

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EconomyTrump seeks ‘massive’ Belarus fertiliser deal amid Canada trade war

Donald Trump says the US is pursuing a “massive” deal to buy potash from Belarus at prices far below those paid to Canada. The move comes as Washington’s trade dispute with its main potash supplier intensifies and signals a willingness to engage Minsk despite its repression and support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Exiled opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya called any deal with Alexander Lukashenko “very risky.”

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 04:00

Trump seeks ‘massive’ Belarus fertiliser deal amid Canada trade war

PoliticsUS TV networks boycott Trump over White House media ban

US President Donald Trump’s ban on some White House press corps members has prompted a lawsuit and led the five major US television networks to boycott coverage of his events. The dispute is affecting coverage of his participation in High-Level Week at the United Nations.

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AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 04:00

US TV networks boycott Trump over White House media ban

PoliticsPresident Trump Holds Bilateral Meeting with UK Prime Minister

President Trump participated in a bilateral meeting with the prime minister of the United Kingdom in New York.

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TThe White HouseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 03:48

President Trump Holds Bilateral Meeting with UK Prime Minister

PoliticsMajor US networks suspend Trump coverage in protest over White House ban

In an unusual show of solidarity with CNN, the five leading US broadcasters said Monday they would suspend White House pool coverage, in which one broadcaster films for all television outlets, over the White House media ban.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 03:42

Major US networks suspend Trump coverage in protest over White House ban

WorldMiddle East live: Yemen fighting escalates as Trump heads to UN

Saudi airstrikes on Yemen’s Red Sea port of Mokha have killed at least six people as Iran-backed Houthi forces continue their offensive. The escalation is increasing pressure on the US and its allies to protect Saudi Arabia and regional energy infrastructure, as Donald Trump prepares to address the UN in New York.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-22 03:41

Middle East live: Yemen fighting escalates as Trump heads to UN

TechUS-China AI rivalry: Can Trump and Xi agree on rules for the race?

The United States and China are competing for AI dominance, while the technology’s expanding risks could require cooperation. Ahead of Donald Trump’s planned meeting with Xi Jinping in Washington on Thursday, both sides must balance AI competition with shared safety and security concerns.

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CCNAOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 03:26

US-China AI rivalry: Can Trump and Xi agree on rules for the race?

Politics'Gutfeld!': Maybe Trump has the right idea…

Fox News contributor Tom Shillue and the ‘Gutfeld!’ panel discuss President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new ‘AI Force’ and former President Barack Obama’s criticism of Trump’s approach to artificial intelligence.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 03:15

'Gutfeld!': Maybe Trump has the right idea…

WorldMacron says he discussed interceptor supplies for Ukraine with Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron said he discussed supplying interceptors to Ukraine with US President Donald Trump during their meeting in New York. Macron described their lengthy discussion on Ukraine, Russia and stronger, faster assistance as “very good” and “very constructive.”

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 03:10

Macron says he discussed interceptor supplies for Ukraine with Trump

HealthIbogaine and other psychedelics may be nearing FDA approval

Ibogaine is among several psychedelic drugs receiving serious attention from the Trump administration as potential treatments for people with certain mental health conditions. The drugs could be moving closer to approval by the FDA.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 03:01

Ibogaine and other psychedelics may be nearing FDA approval

PoliticsCNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump administration over White House media ban

CNN, MS NOW and Politico are suing the Trump administration over its decision to bar them from the White House. Other major U.S. television networks have also said they will stop providing daily coverage of Trump’s events, in a show of solidarity amid the fight over press freedom in Washington, D.C.

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GGlobal NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 02:47

CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump administration over White House media ban