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 says Katie Zacharia was treated “very nastily”
Katie Zacharia stepped down as White House press secretary after five days in the role and one press briefing. Fox News reported on President Donald Trump’s reaction, in which he said she was treated “very nastily.”
FFox News 2026-10-17 12:03
Trump says he did not order curbs on Starshield for Ukraine
Donald Trump said Friday he had not asked for Starshield services to Ukraine to be reduced. Elon Musk had insisted that any limits on the SpaceX-operated communications system would ultimately have required the US president’s say-so.
FFrance 24 2026-10-17 10:19
Trump says he did not order limits on Starshield services for Ukraine
Donald Trump said Friday that he had not asked for Starshield services to be reduced in Ukraine. Elon Musk had insisted that any limits on the SpaceX-operated communications system would ultimately have been imposed by the US president.
FFrance 24 English 2026-10-17 10:19
Trump addresses speculation about replacing chief of staff Susie Wiles
Fox News senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy reports on rumors about other members of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet and on US-Ukraine relations during “Special Report.”
FFox News 2026-10-17 06:00
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

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PoliticsDid Trump really obtain 'permanent control' over Greenland?

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called an agreement allowing the US to develop a significant military presence in Greenland “a good agreement.” President Donald Trump announced it on Friday after months of seeking to acquire Greenland, citing threats from Russia and China and even raising the possibility of military action.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-19 11:07

Did Trump really obtain 'permanent control' over Greenland?

WorldDid Trump really obtain ‘permanent control’ over Greenland?

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called an agreement allowing the US to develop a significant military presence on Greenland “a good agreement.” President Donald Trump announced it on Friday after months of seeking to acquire Greenland, citing threats from Russia and China and even raising the possibility of military action.

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 11:07

Did Trump really obtain ‘permanent control’ over Greenland?

PoliticsTrump announces ‘historic’ Greenland deal

Chanley Painter reports on the “sweeping” agreement between the United States and Denmark concerning Greenland, which grants the U.S. permanent military rights.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 11:03

Trump announces ‘historic’ Greenland deal

PoliticsTrump to Meet Venezuelan Leader Delcy Rodríguez in New York

President Donald Trump will meet Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez in New York next week during the UN General Assembly, US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz told reporters.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 11:00

Trump to Meet Venezuelan Leader Delcy Rodríguez in New York

PoliticsTrump reportedly plans airport welcome for Xi, matching treatment for pope and Khrushchev

Reuters, Bloomberg and other news agencies report that Donald Trump plans to personally greet Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews next week during Xi’s state visit. If confirmed, it would be the first such welcome for a foreign head of state by a US president in more than 60 years, excluding papal visits, and is drawing attention as a diplomatic signal amid US-China trade and technology tensions.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 10:40

Trump reportedly plans airport welcome for Xi, matching treatment for pope and Khrushchev

PoliticsTrump Pushes Back at Lawmaker Who Criticized Him on Immigration

President Donald Trump said he disagreed with a Florida Republican who criticized his immigration policies, defending his position by saying it helped him and other GOP lawmakers win office.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 10:30

Trump Pushes Back at Lawmaker Who Criticized Him on Immigration

PoliticsTrump says son repaid Russian oligarch who funded wedding festivities

US President Donald Trump said Friday that his eldest son had repaid a Kremlin-linked Russian businessman who financed two days of lavish wedding celebrations in the Bahamas. The gift had prompted questions about foreign influence and ethics.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-19 10:26

Trump says son repaid Russian oligarch who funded wedding festivities

WorldTrump says US has ‘permanent control’ of Greenland security: Does it?

Donald Trump says a deal with Denmark gives the US permanent control over Greenland’s security and other needs, while barring rival military bases and sensitive investments. Denmark says it retains sovereignty, and the agreement still requires parliamentary approval. The deal falls short of Trump’s earlier goal of US ‘ownership’ of Greenland.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 09:50

Trump says US has ‘permanent control’ of Greenland security: Does it?

PoliticsZelenskyy thanks Trump for signing ‘critically important’ Russia sanctions bill

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday thanked President Donald Trump for signing into law a bill that permits the expansion of sanctions on Russia, calling it “critically important.”

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 09:01

Zelenskyy thanks Trump for signing ‘critically important’ Russia sanctions bill

WorldTrump Says He Expects ‘A Lot’ of Deals During Xi Summit

Trump forecast that a large number of agreements would emerge from next week’s White House meeting with Xi Jinping.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 09:00

Trump Says He Expects ‘A Lot’ of Deals During Xi Summit