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 2026-10-18. 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 vows a ‘very good decision’ on anti-Russian sanctions
US President Donald Trump said he intends to make what he called a “very good decision” on anti-Russian sanctions, saying it would benefit the country and the world.
TTASS 2026-10-18 01:08
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

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Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington next week. With the trade truce nearing expiration, tens of billions of dollars in tariff relief and artificial intelligence are among the issues on the table as both economies need the relationship to endure.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 15:03

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WorldExclusive: Ukraine and Russia are done with Steve Witkoff. Trump sees no problem

People familiar with the matter said Kyiv and Moscow are increasingly frustrated with the U.S.-mediated peace process and envoy Steve Witkoff. Several efforts are reportedly seeking to remove him from the talks and disrupt his relationship with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev, but Trump appears reluctant to replace the negotiator he trusts.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 14:34

Exclusive: Ukraine and Russia are done with Steve Witkoff. Trump sees no problem

EconomyDonald Trump Just Made India’s Oil Balancing Act Even Trickier

India’s appetite for cheap Russian crude has created problems for New Delhi, while the US continues to shift its position.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 14:30

Donald Trump Just Made India’s Oil Balancing Act Even Trickier

PoliticsNew Trump administration rule set to make green cards harder for many legal immigrants

A new Trump administration rule is set to take effect and could make it harder for many legal immigrants to obtain green cards if they receive, or are considered likely to need, public assistance. Lawsuits seeking to block the rule are still moving through federal court.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 14:30

New Trump administration rule set to make green cards harder for many legal immigrants

TechTrump’s Anti-Bias AI Order Is Just More Bias

The Trump administration says it wants AI models free of ideological bias while pressuring their developers to reflect the president’s worldview.

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WWIREDOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 14:10

Trump’s Anti-Bias AI Order Is Just More Bias

PoliticsJudge says Trump’s Kennedy Center board must give 30 days’ notice before potential demolition

A judge says the Kennedy Center board appointed by President Trump must provide 30 days’ notice before any potential demolition. The legal fight over the venue’s future continues.

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CCBS NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 14:07

Judge says Trump’s Kennedy Center board must give 30 days’ notice before potential demolition

PoliticsWashington This Week: Trump calls EU-Canada alliance 'laughable'

The Trump administration is managing the continuing fallout from the U.S.-Iran war while escalating its trade dispute with Canada. After Prime Minister Mark Carney met European officials to strengthen Canada’s ties with the EU, Trump called the proposed EU-Canada alliance “laughable,” as the trade war moves beyond tariffs.

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GGlobal NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 14:01

Washington This Week: Trump calls EU-Canada alliance 'laughable'

PoliticsNoncitizens Don’t Sway Elections, Even in a Pro-Trump Tally

The Census Bureau recently released an anonymous document claiming that more than 24,000 noncitizen votes were cast in the 2020 US general election. Its origins and methodology have drawn criticism, with reports saying political appointees and staff at a think tank closely tied to Donald Trump produced it outside the bureau’s normal channels.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 14:00

Noncitizens Don’t Sway Elections, Even in a Pro-Trump Tally

TechUS and China Vie for AI Lead Before Trump-Xi Summit

The United States and China are competing for leadership in artificial intelligence ahead of a summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. The two countries do not even agree on AI’s biggest threats.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 13:30

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PoliticsTrump pushes his $5,000 ‘dividend’ pledge. Republican candidates, not as much

President Donald Trump is pressing his promise to pay adult Americans $5,000 if Republicans win the midterm elections. Republican candidates running for Congress, however, are not campaigning on the pledge with the same enthusiasm.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 13:06

Trump pushes his $5,000 ‘dividend’ pledge. Republican candidates, not as much