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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PoliticsDonald Trump bans three media outlets from the White House, accusing them of spreading 'fake news'

US President Donald Trump said Friday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico would be barred from the White House, accusing the three outlets of spreading “fake news.” The move is almost certain to face legal challenges and has been condemned by press freedom advocates.

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 08:53

Donald Trump bans three media outlets from the White House, accusing them of spreading 'fake news'

WorldUS and Denmark reach Greenland deal as Trump claims 'permanent control' over island

President Donald Trump says the United States has reached a deal with Denmark giving Washington “permanent control” over Greenland’s security while leaving the territory firmly in Danish hands. Denmark and Greenland have welcomed the agreement, but its precise terms remain unclear.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-19 08:48

US and Denmark reach Greenland deal as Trump claims 'permanent control' over island

WorldUS and Denmark reach Greenland deal as Trump claims 'permanent control' over island

US President Donald Trump says he has reached a deal with Denmark giving Washington “permanent control” over Greenland’s security, while the territory remains firmly under Danish control. Denmark and Greenland have welcomed the agreement, but its precise terms are still unclear.

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 08:48

US and Denmark reach Greenland deal as Trump claims 'permanent control' over island

PoliticsCan Trump ban CNN and other outlets he dislikes from the White House?

US President Donald Trump announced an immediate ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporting from the White House, accusing them of spreading “fake news”. The outlets and press-freedom groups condemned the move, arguing that the government cannot arbitrarily restrict journalists because it dislikes their coverage. CNN and Politico said they would defend their First Amendment rights.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 08:47

Can Trump ban CNN and other outlets he dislikes from the White House?

TechTrump brings ‘common-sense approach’ to AI panic surge, WSJ columnist says

Wall Street Journal columnist Matthew Continetti discusses the debate over artificial intelligence and the technology race with China, saying President Trump is bringing a “common-sense approach” to the surge in AI-related panic.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 08:00

Trump brings ‘common-sense approach’ to AI panic surge, WSJ columnist says

PoliticsTrump Signs Russia Sanctions Bill Granting New Tariff Powers

President Donald Trump signed a Russia sanctions bill on Friday that gives him the power to impose tariffs on countries buying Russian petroleum products.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 08:00

Trump Signs Russia Sanctions Bill Granting New Tariff Powers

PoliticsChina’s vice premier to visit US ahead of Xi-Trump summit amid trade disagreements

China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng is set to visit the United States before a summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, as Beijing and Washington remain divided over trade.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 07:50

China’s vice premier to visit US ahead of Xi-Trump summit amid trade disagreements

PoliticsTrump ‘settled for less’ with new US-Denmark Greenland security deal

The new US-Denmark security agreement over Greenland gives President Donald Trump a diplomatic deal, but falls short of his earlier ambition to annex the territory, according to Richard Weitz, a senior fellow at the NATO Defense College.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 07:35

Trump ‘settled for less’ with new US-Denmark Greenland security deal

PoliticsBurnham to Meet Trump as Aides Blame President for Economic Headwinds Ahead of Budget

Andy Burnham is set to meet Donald Trump in person, even as Burnham’s own officials blame the US president for the UK government’s economic predicament. The meeting comes ahead of the budget.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 07:30

Burnham to Meet Trump as Aides Blame President for Economic Headwinds Ahead of Budget

PoliticsJudge Says Trump’s $7 Billion Solar Program Cut Was Unlawful

In Rhode Island, a federal judge said Friday that the Trump administration broke the law by ending a $7 billion initiative funding solar projects.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 07:12

Judge Says Trump’s $7 Billion Solar Program Cut Was Unlawful