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 his power at Kentucky rally to energize voters ahead of midterms
At a rally in Kentucky on Saturday, Trump highlighted the power he has wielded during his second stint in the White House, seeking to boost Republican turnout as his party struggles in the midterms. He said, “I can do stuff that is unbelievable.”
Party strategy and campaigning
TThe Associated Press 2026-10-17 22:37
Trump: Sanctuary cities are made to protect criminals
At a rally in Highland Heights, Kentucky, Trump promoted his record on reducing violent crime committed by illegal immigrants.
FFox News 2026-10-17 22:00
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

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PoliticsTrump bans CNN and Politico from White House over reports of ‘lies about administration’

President Trump said CNN, Politico and MS Now would be barred from the White House immediately, accusing them of repeatedly reporting “fiction or lies” about his administration without giving examples. He later called it a “very simple ban” but did not explain how it would operate.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 21:29

Trump bans CNN and Politico from White House over reports of ‘lies about administration’

PoliticsTrump bans CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White House

Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that CNN, MS Now and Politico would be barred from the White House. At an Oval Office event the same day, he said he was unhappy with their coverage of his administration and repeatedly called the outlets “fake news”.

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GGuardian NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 21:22

Trump bans CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White House

PoliticsTrump says son will repay Russian oligarch who funded wedding party

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that his son, Donald Trump Jr., had told him he would repay a Russian oligarch who funded a wedding party for him earlier this year.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 21:10

Trump says son will repay Russian oligarch who funded wedding party

PoliticsTrump says he might ban other media outlets from White House

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he might bar additional media outlets from the White House, hours after saying CNN, MSNOW and Politico had been banned.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 21:00

Trump says he might ban other media outlets from White House

WorldTrump strikes deal with Denmark for ‘permanent’ US security control over Greenland

Donald Trump has reached a deal with Denmark granting the United States “permanent” security control over Greenland.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 21:00

Trump strikes deal with Denmark for ‘permanent’ US security control over Greenland

PoliticsFAA approves Trump’s planned triumphal arch

The Federal Aviation Administration approved President Donald Trump’s planned triumphal arch on Friday, saying it would not interfere with aircraft flying to nearby Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 21:00

FAA approves Trump’s planned triumphal arch

WorldTaiwan live-fire drill includes attack drones for first time ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

Taiwan held a live-fire missile exercise ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting, incorporating attack drones for the first time. The program also examined Trump’s expected decision on whether to “completely eliminate” Iran’s regime, warnings of a possible third world war over a Taiwan Strait crisis, and calls for Taiwan’s meaningful participation at the UN.

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VVOA ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 20:46

Taiwan live-fire drill includes attack drones for first time ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

WorldTrump faces a big decision on Iran

FDD senior adviser Rich Goldberg discusses President Donald Trump’s impending decision on Iran amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Vice President JD Vance addresses what he calls a “worldwide energy crisis.”

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 20:45

Trump faces a big decision on Iran

PoliticsWatch: Trump says news outlet ban is because they are ‘fake news’

The US president announced on Friday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico were being immediately banned from the White House. At an Oval Office event, he called the outlets “fake news” and “dishonest”, while the scope of the ban and its effect on staff access to the grounds remained unclear.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 20:35

Watch: Trump says news outlet ban is because they are ‘fake news’

EconomyTrump’s $1.4 Billion Crypto Haul Comes Back to Haunt the Industry

The crypto industry watched uneasily as its landmark bill stalled on the Senate floor Tuesday. Democrats initially took the blame after none voted to advance it, but some industry supporters pointed instead to President Donald Trump and the roughly $1.4 billion he earned from crypto ventures last year.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 20:30

Trump’s $1.4 Billion Crypto Haul Comes Back to Haunt the Industry