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 2026-10-15. 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 defends the economy after inflation report
At a campaign event Wednesday night, Donald Trump portrayed the economy in a positive light and said, “we don't have inflation.”
AABC News 2026-10-15 10:29
Inflation jumps as Trump insists, “We’re richer now”: What you need to know
A federal government report showed prices rose faster than expected in September. Trump discussed the economy in Montana and insisted that Americans are richer now.
Inflation
AABC News 2026-10-15 10:05
Trump says Iran war will end 'very soon,' predicts sharp drop in oil prices
At a campaign rally at Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport in Arizona, Donald Trump said the war with Iran would end “very soon” and predicted a sharp fall in oil prices.
TTRT World 2026-10-15 06:33
Trump says Qatar offered to give the US a 747 after he sought to ‘borrow’ one
Donald Trump said Qatar offered to give the United States a 747 jet after he had sought to “borrow” one.
TTRT World 2026-10-15 05:58
Trump touts booming economy at Montana rally as supporters feel squeezed
U.S. inflation was reported at 3.7% over the past year. At a Wednesday rally in Kalispell, Montana, President Donald Trump said the country had “very little inflation.”
NNBC News 2026-10-15 05:20
Trump says advanced defense test range will be built in Montana
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans on Wednesday for a new defense “super range” in Montana to test advanced military technologies, including autonomous weapons, space systems, electronic warfare and hypersonic weapons.
RReuters 2026-10-15 04:00
Kim Tests Submarine-Launched Missiles After Trump Floats Meeting
Pyongyang reported a test of strategic cruise missiles fired from a submarine, underscoring its military posture after Donald Trump again signaled interest in sitting down with Kim Jong Un.
BBloomberg News 2026-10-15 04:00
Trump says government leakers should ‘be shot’
At a campaign rally in Bullhead City, Arizona, Trump said people who leak information to the media should be shot. He accused news outlets of revealing the timing of US attacks on Iran and endangering military personnel, and called for severe punishment for leakers.
AAl Jazeera 2026-10-15 01:34
Trump Says Leakers Should Be Shot, Straying From Economic Pitch
At a campaign rally, Donald Trump called for executing people who leak information to the media while attacking coverage he viewed as critical of the Iran war.
BBloomberg News 2026-10-15 01:30
Trump says government officials who leak to media ‘should be shot’
Trump said government officials who leak information to the media “should be shot.” His administration has repeatedly sought to crack down on leaks to the media.
NNBC News 2026-10-15 00:22

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With the US midterm elections six weeks away, polls suggest Democrats could retake the House in what some describe as a “blue wave”, while the Senate remains less certain. Trump has intensified campaigning, spending heavily on advertising and proposing $5,000 payments for voters who support Republicans.

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 12:51

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 12:36

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US Stock Futures Climb Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting as Oil Slips

PoliticsPresident Trump Participates in a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

President Trump took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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TThe White HouseOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-21 12:27

President Trump Participates in a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

PoliticsTrump's favorite 2026 campaign target is Biden

A Reuters review finds that US President Donald Trump has mentioned Joe Biden nearly 900 times this year. Biden remains central to political debate as Republicans seek to retain control of Congress in November’s midterm elections.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 12:22

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PoliticsXi-Trump exchange of visits within six months called a ‘historic milestone’

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson described the exchange of visits by the Chinese and US heads of state within six months as a historic milestone. At Donald Trump’s invitation, Xi Jinping will visit the United States from September 23 to 25 and hold in-depth discussions with Trump on China-US relations and world peace and development.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 12:07

Xi-Trump exchange of visits within six months called a ‘historic milestone’

PoliticsCNN, MS NOW and Politico to sue Trump administration over White House access

CNN, MS NOW and Politico say they will sue the Trump administration after President Donald Trump said Friday that he was barring the outlets from the presidential residence as punishment for distributing what he calls “fake news.”

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 12:04

CNN, MS NOW and Politico to sue Trump administration over White House access

TechThe Tough AI Questions Looming Over the Trump-Xi Summit

Artificial intelligence is expected to feature prominently when US President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday. The two superpowers view AI as the latest focal point of their economic rivalry. Trump said on Sept. 13: “Whoever wins AI, wins.”

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The Tough AI Questions Looming Over the Trump-Xi Summit

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

CNN, MS NOW and Politico, the three national news outlets barred by President Donald Trump from the White House, are bringing a First Amendment lawsuit seeking to regain access. Their emergency request will go before a federal judge in the District of Columbia, with hearings and administration arguments possible as soon as this week.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 11:57

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

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 11:50

Stocks Rise as US, China Hail Positive Talks Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit