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 2026-10-16. 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.

Exclusive: Trump push to restart direct US flights with Lebanon hits roadblock
A United Nations aviation agency found that Lebanon’s main airport lacks valid certification, according to a report summary seen by Reuters, hindering U.S. President Donald Trump’s effort to restore direct flights between the United States and Beirut.
RReuters 2026-10-16 16:45
Zelenskyy blasts U.S.-Russia diesel deal after Trump calls Ukraine's refinery strikes 'a disgrace'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Russia on Friday, calling it “inappropriate.” Trump had said he finds Zelenskyy harder to deal with than Russian President Vladimir Putin.
CCBC News 2026-10-16 15:11
Trump wants the midterms centered on him, and Democrats’ ads appear to oblige
Trump says he wants voters to act as if he were on the ballot in this year’s midterm elections. His rivals are making efforts that support his case.
Party strategy and campaigning
TThe Associated Press 2026-10-16 15:00
Michigan Senate race heats up as Trump and Vance lash out at El-Sayed
The close Michigan Senate contest between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is intensifying, with Trump and Vance attacking El-Sayed.
CCBS News 2026-10-16 13:19
Trump says US may need to strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain
Donald Trump said the United States may have to target Pickaxe Mountain, a site linked to Iran’s nuclear program, to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He said he would not use nuclear weapons or send US ground troops to Iran, but did not say whether he had authorized use of the “mother of all bombs” against Iranian energy and nuclear sites.
RReuters 2026-10-16 12:50
‘Thanks a lot, Trump’: Wyoming conservatives divided ahead of US midterms
With two weeks until the midterm elections, reporters travelled across Wyoming, a Republican stronghold, and found deep divisions within the party of US President Donald Trump in the state.
Party strategy and campaigning
FFrance 24 English 2026-10-16 12:48
‘Thanks a lot, Trump’: Wyoming conservatives divided ahead of US midterms
With two weeks until the midterm elections, reporters travelled across Wyoming, a Republican stronghold, and found the party of US President Donald Trump deeply divided there. The state is known for its cowboy culture and is the least populated, most rural and most conservative in the country.
Party strategy and campaigning
FFrance 24 2026-10-16 12:48
Trump says US is in ‘denuclearisation’ talks with Russia and China
Donald Trump said the US is discussing nuclear disarmament with Russia and China, and predicted China could catch up with their warhead totals within five years. The US and Russia each have more than 4,000 warheads, while China has about 620. His comments came after the US-Russia Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty expired.
AAl Jazeera 2026-10-16 11:28
Trump rules out nuclear weapons against Iran but leaves door open to ‘mother of all bombs’
Donald Trump explicitly ruled out using nuclear weapons against Iran, saying the United States did not need to. He did not deny reports that his administration is considering the non-nuclear MOAB, declined to say whether its use had been authorized, and said the US might strike Iranian nuclear sites again.
AAl Jazeera 2026-10-16 10:21
Hegseth’s TV instincts backfire as Trump rejects execution livestream
At an Army event this week, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the stage looked like a TV set and that this put him at ease. The former Fox News host was interrupted by the first of a series of anti-war protesters shouting at him.
RReuters 2026-10-16 10:10

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EconomyTrump tariffs hit Canada’s dairy farmers as US sales stall

A 50 percent US tariff on $20bn in Canadian goods, including dairy, has largely halted Canadian dairy sales to the United States. British Columbia farmers warn that reduced processor demand could leave milk dumped or force herd reductions, while industry representatives say the tariffs have created uncertainty across the supply chain.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-20 17:35

Trump tariffs hit Canada’s dairy farmers as US sales stall

PoliticsBurnham hails Greenland deal ahead of expected first meeting with Trump

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed a Denmark-US agreement to strengthen security in the Arctic after months of tensions over Greenland. Donald Trump said it would give the US permanent control over the territory’s security, while Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey dismissed it as a “pretend” victory. The deal is expected to be signed at the UN General Assembly next week.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-20 17:25

Burnham hails Greenland deal ahead of expected first meeting with Trump

WorldThe Deportation Project: Inside the Trump administration’s secret deals to expel people worldwide

Seventy-two journalists from 26 media organizations have spent months working on the project. The investigation is set to reveal the Trump administration’s secret deals to expel people to countries around the world.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-20 17:08

The Deportation Project: Inside the Trump administration’s secret deals to expel people worldwide

EconomyBessent meets China’s He Lifeng ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are discussing trade, artificial intelligence and critical minerals ahead of the Sept. 24 summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-20 16:56

Bessent meets China’s He Lifeng ahead of Trump-Xi summit

PoliticsTrump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House

President Donald Trump has barred press from CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang called the move a serious concern for the public.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 16:00

Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House

TechTrump now says he wants to form an ‘AI Force’

President Trump said on Truth Social that he wants to appoint an “AI czar” to lead a new “AI force.” He vowed his administration would support rather than restrain the industry, while claiming without evidence that data centers benefit communities. He offered no timeline or named leader, except that only “High I.Q.” applicants should apply.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 15:39

Trump now says he wants to form an ‘AI Force’

WorldTrump says Houthis will not attack the US and Washington is in contact with them

Donald Trump says the Houthis will not attack the United States and that Washington is communicating with them. He warns that he has entered a critical phase in deciding how to proceed with the ongoing Iran war.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-20 15:30

Trump says Houthis will not attack the US and Washington is in contact with them

EconomyUS, China Begin Trade Talks in New York Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

US and Chinese officials have opened talks in New York to prepare for a high-profile meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. The world’s two largest economies are seeking to preserve, and possibly extend, a fragile trade truce.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-20 15:30

US, China Begin Trade Talks in New York Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

PoliticsTrump says monumental Washington arch will also be a military complex

US President Donald Trump says the planned triumphal arch in Washington, DC, will include a military complex for storing drones, sniper equipment and ammunition, citing national security. The project has faced opposition over its scale, location and potential impact on views of Arlington National Cemetery, while a broader legal challenge remains unresolved.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 15:16

Trump says monumental Washington arch will also be a military complex

PoliticsTrump says ‘Triumphal Arch’ will serve as sniper and drone facility

Donald Trump said the proposed “Triumphal Arch” would be used as a facility for snipers and drones, adding that the update was made at the request of the U.S. military.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 15:15

Trump says ‘Triumphal Arch’ will serve as sniper and drone facility