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 2026-10-17. 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 touts manufacturing gains in Georgia as Republicans target Ossoff
Donald Trump credited his economic policies with a manufacturing boom in Georgia as he rallied voters there. The state is set to host a crucial US Senate race in November’s midterm election.
BBloomberg News 2026-10-17 03:00
Trump says he has no plans to impose restrictions under Russia sanctions law
Donald Trump issued a decree waiving several sanctions under a law tightening restrictions on Russia. He told Congress the waiver serves US national interests. The law also provides for sanctions on Russian leaders, state-owned companies and trading partners, with the administration due to report by October 18 on potential measures or their compatibility with US interests.
TTASS 2026-10-17 01:42
Trump says US receives information on all Iranian actions
Donald Trump said the United States receives information about all actions and negotiations by Iranian authorities and hears everything they say. He made the remarks at a Republican supporters’ rally in Georgia.
TTASS 2026-10-17 00:55
Trump denies restricting Ukraine’s Starlink access as tensions with Zelenskyy rise
US President Donald Trump denied limiting Ukraine’s access to Starlink, saying, “It wasn’t me,” and that he did not think Elon Musk had done so either. Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher said relations between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had grown strained again in recent days.
AAl Jazeera English 2026-10-17 00:30
Iran war live: Trump claims US naval blockade has kept Iranian ships out of Hormuz
In Trump's account, not a single Iranian ship has managed to transit Hormuz under the US Navy's blockade.
AAl Jazeera 2026-10-17 00:00
Trump mocks Middle Eastern names with ‘Mohammed’ joke
At a rally in Georgia, US President Donald Trump speculated about who might become Iran’s next president and joked that people unsure of a Middle Eastern name could simply say “Mohammed.”
AAl Jazeera 2026-10-16 23:55
Trump ‘completely wrong’ to restrict Ukraine support, Italian minister tells BBC
Italy’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto called it a major mistake for the US to limit Ukraine’s access to satellite systems and intelligence used against Russian attacks. He warned that weakening Ukraine could convince Vladimir Putin he can win, prolonging Russia’s invasion rather than bringing peace.
BBBC News 2026-10-16 23:54
Trump Says There’s No Chance of Replacing Susie Wiles
Trump said there is zero chance of replacing Susie Wiles. The program also featured Mick Mulvaney saying Katie Zacharia was set up to fail through inadequate preparation, while Suzanne Clark said businesses want greater certainty, including faster permitting.
BBloomberg Television 2026-10-16 23:21
Trump says war in Ukraine must end
US President Donald Trump said the Ukrainian crisis must end at a rally for Republican supporters in Georgia. He criticized his predecessor, Joe Biden, saying Biden gave Ukraine $350 billion in equipment and cash, and said the US military had largely been rebuilt.
TTASS 2026-10-16 23:00
Trump calls Zelenskyy harder to deal with than Putin; Zelenskyy says he is defending Ukraine’s interests
Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as harder to deal with than Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Zelenskyy replied that he was defending Ukraine’s interests. Trump also said Washington was talking with Moscow and Beijing about denuclearization among the countries with the largest nuclear arsenals. With less than three weeks until Election Day, congressional candidates are making a final push to supporters and undecided voters. Treasury Secretary Bessent urged the World Bank to stop sovereign lending to China and called on the IMF to address global economic imbalances more forcefully.
VVOA Chinese 2026-10-16 22:48

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PoliticsTrump says US will build a ‘large military presence’ in Greenland

US President Donald Trump announced a deal that, according to the White House, would strengthen the US military presence in Greenland and give Washington permanent responsibility for the island’s security. Greenlandic and Danish leaders welcomed the agreement. Trump had repeatedly threatened to annex the Arctic territory and at times suggested he might use force.

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DDW NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-20 00:00

Trump says US will build a ‘large military presence’ in Greenland

PoliticsTrump bars CNN, Politico and MS NOW from White House

Journalists from MS NOW, CNN and Politico were barred from accessing the White House grounds and had their passes confiscated Saturday, one day after President Donald Trump said he had banned the outlets.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 23:15

Trump bars CNN, Politico and MS NOW from White House

PoliticsTrump bars CNN, Politico and MS NOW from White House

Journalists from MS NOW, CNN and Politico were blocked from entering the White House grounds on Saturday and had their passes confiscated. The action came a day after President Donald Trump said he had banned the outlets.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 22:56

Trump bars CNN, Politico and MS NOW from White House

TechTrump says he will form new ‘AI Force’ while calling AI fears a ‘hoax’

Donald Trump said he would create a new entity modeled on Space Force and appoint an AI czar. He continued to describe fears about artificial intelligence as a “hoax.”

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 22:35

Trump says he will form new ‘AI Force’ while calling AI fears a ‘hoax’

PoliticsHow Trump went from threatening force to a Greenland deal

Donald Trump had long argued that the US needed Greenland for national security. He now says a deal has been reached giving Washington permanent control over the Arctic island’s security and addressing all of its concerns. He first proposed acquiring Greenland during his first term, describing it as essentially a real estate deal.

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AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 22:07

How Trump went from threatening force to a Greenland deal

Politics‘It did not work’: Journalist badges disabled after Trump bans ‘fake news’ media from White House

U.S. President Donald Trump called CNN, MS NOW and Politico “fake news” on Friday and announced on Truth Social that they were barred from the White House. He said more outlets would be added to the ban but gave no details. Journalist badges were subsequently disabled.

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GGlobal NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 22:07

‘It did not work’: Journalist badges disabled after Trump bans ‘fake news’ media from White House

PoliticsShould GOP candidates distance themselves from Trump?

Florida Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar tells Donald Trump in a new ad that Hispanic voters feel betrayed by his immigration agenda. The break with Trump over immigration exposes a major Republican fissure ahead of the midterms, as a panel debates how his influence should shape GOP candidates’ strategies.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 22:00

Should GOP candidates distance themselves from Trump?

PoliticsWhy Trump backed a crypto ethics rule that stopped at the family business

The Senate’s final CLARITY Act draft would have required senior federal officials and their spouses to sell or place in a blind trust qualifying digital-asset business equity worth at least $15,000, while exempting adult children. The bill failed to advance on Sept. 15. The proposal’s family-business boundary is illustrated by Trump’s crypto ventures and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s ties to Cantor Fitzgerald and Tether.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 21:02

Why Trump backed a crypto ethics rule that stopped at the family business

TechTrump says US will form ‘AI Force’ and appoint an AI czar

US President Donald Trump says he will create an “AI Force” and appoint an artificial intelligence czar. He says his administration will not hinder the industry’s growth, rejects calls to slow development until stronger safeguards exist, and calls concerns about AI’s dangers a “hoax”. He gave no details or timeline.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 21:01

Trump says US will form ‘AI Force’ and appoint an AI czar

EconomyTrump-Xi Showdown Casts a Shadow Over the Global Economy

US President Donald Trump’s talks with China’s Xi Jinping are poised to be the week’s pivotal event, with tariffs, technology and other crucial issues involving the world’s two largest economies on the agenda.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 20:30

Trump-Xi Showdown Casts a Shadow Over the Global Economy