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 ‘completely wrong’ to restrict Ukraine support, Italian minister tells BBC
Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto told the BBC that restricting Ukraine’s access to satellite systems and intelligence used against Russian attacks was a “complete mistake.” He warned the move could prolong Russia’s full-scale invasion rather than advance peace. Trump has denied asking for satellite access to be suspended.
BBBC News 2026-10-17 20:30
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

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PoliticsTrump signs late Senator Lindsey Graham’s ‘sanctions from hell’ law against Russia

President Donald Trump signed a new law expanding statutory sanctions, tariffs and prohibitions against Russia while extending existing sanctions on Iran. It authorizes the president to impose 100% tariffs on the five largest buyers of Russian energy and sanctions on Russian defense, energy and financial entities, its shadow fleet and much of its political and military leadership. Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Trump for signing it.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 22:33

Trump signs late Senator Lindsey Graham’s ‘sanctions from hell’ law against Russia

PoliticsTrump announces US-Denmark agreement on Greenland security

US President Donald Trump said the United States, Denmark and Greenland had reached an agreement giving Washington permanent control over Greenland’s security and other needs. He added that the US would immediately begin expanding its military presence on the island.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 22:30

Trump announces US-Denmark agreement on Greenland security

PoliticsTrump says he has deal with Denmark to bolster US military presence in Greenland

President Donald Trump says the United States has reached a deal with Denmark to strengthen its military presence in Greenland, after months of threatening to take the island by force from the NATO ally.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 22:26

Trump says he has deal with Denmark to bolster US military presence in Greenland

PoliticsTrump Bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico From White House

President Donald Trump said he would bar cable news outlets CNN and MS NOW, along with online publication Politico, from the White House. The move strikes at the heart of First Amendment protections for the news media.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 22:26

Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico From White House

PoliticsTrump says he might ban other media from White House

President Donald Trump said he may bar additional media outlets from the White House, hours after announcing bans on CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said, “I don’t want them in my office.”

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 22:16

Trump says he might ban other media from White House

PoliticsTrump claims son repaid Russian boxing chief for Bahamas wedding expenses

U.S. President Donald Trump said Donald Trump Jr. repaid Umar Kremlev, head of the International Boxing Association, for part of the costs of his Bahamas wedding. Congressional Democrats have opened an inquiry into the payment, while Attorney General Todd Blanche said he does not plan to investigate Kremlev’s possible role in organizing the event.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 22:14

Trump claims son repaid Russian boxing chief for Bahamas wedding expenses

PoliticsTrump breaks with many Republican midterm candidates and voters on key tech issues

Polling shows voter skepticism toward AI, data centers and Flock cameras, putting Trump at odds with many Republican midterm candidates and voters on key technology issues.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 22:08

Trump breaks with many Republican midterm candidates and voters on key tech issues

PoliticsTrump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill

US President Donald Trump has signed a broad sanctions bill targeting Russia’s economy and major buyers of its oil and gas. It gives him power to impose tariffs of up to 100% on the top five purchasers, including China and India, and extends sanctions to Iran’s energy and weapons sectors, as well as Vladimir Putin, Russian officials, financial institutions and the country’s “shadow fleet”.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 22:05

Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill

PoliticsTrump extends H-1B visa program restrictions for another year

US President Donald Trump has extended by another year the restrictions imposed on the H-1B non-immigrant visa program in September 2025, the White House said in a proclamation released on Friday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 22:05

Trump extends H-1B visa program restrictions for another year

PoliticsTrump announces deal with Denmark for ‘permanent control’ over Greenland’s security

President Trump said in a Truth Social post that he had reached an agreement with Denmark giving the United States “permanent control” over Greenland’s security.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 22:04

Trump announces deal with Denmark for ‘permanent control’ over Greenland’s security