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 says work on Washington golf course will begin November 15
Donald Trump said restoration work at the Washington, DC golf course embroiled in litigation would start November 15, despite a federal judge’s order last week pausing tree clearing at the site until October 26.
CCNN 2026-10-18 20:02
Trump Says DC Golf Course Project Moving Forward Despite Lawsuit
Trump formally announced Sunday that a new professional-level golf course will be built in Washington, despite legal challenges, concern over felled trees and local anger about losing an affordable, family-accessible golf venue.
BBloomberg News 2026-10-18 20:00
Trump says France is ‘burning’ and ‘shattered’ by immigration
On Sunday, US President Donald Trump blamed immigration for unrest during protests in France and urged the country to tighten its migration rules.
FFrance 24 2026-10-18 16:54
Trump says France is ‘burning’ and ‘shattered’ by immigration
US President Donald Trump blamed immigration for unrest during protests in France on Sunday and urged the country to tighten its migration rules.
FFrance 24 English 2026-10-18 16:54
Trump backs Netanyahu, wanted by ICC over war crimes, ahead of Israeli election
Trump voiced support for Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s election. Netanyahu is wanted by the International Criminal Court over war crimes.
TTRT World 2026-10-18 15:55
Trump says historic D.C. golf course will close for 15 months of renovations
Donald Trump says he plans to shut a historic golf course in the U.S. capital for 15 months and redevelop it, while a court challenge to his renovation plans continues.
TThe Associated Press 2026-10-18 15:53
Trump backs embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection
President Donald Trump has endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing difficulties, for reelection. Trump’s popularity makes the endorsement a coveted boost.
TThe Associated Press 2026-10-18 15:08
Trump says immigration has ‘destroyed’ France and urges urgent border closure
Trump said high immigration had led to France’s destruction and called for the country to close its borders as soon as possible. Demonstrations against rising fuel prices and declining purchasing power took place across France on October 17. Organizers estimated 800,000 participants, while the Interior Ministry counted 550,000; some protests turned into riots and clashes with police. The interior minister said 1,800 people were detained and vowed to prosecute those involved in riots and looting.
TTASS 2026-10-18 13:32
Trump says Google ‘kisses his ass’
At a Kentucky rally, Trump boasted that he has more power in his second term, saying Google would not have taken his call before but now “kisses my ass.” He appeared to imply that he personally persuaded Google to update map names; Google says its changes follow official US sources and its longstanding policy.
TThe Verge 2026-10-18 13:25
Off the Record: Trump blames Zelenskyy to cover up his own mess in a dramatic week for Ukraine
In her weekly newsletter from Brussels, Euronews Europe editor Maria Tadeo argues that Trump is scapegoating Zelenskyy for political reasons ahead of the US midterm elections.
Eeuronews 2026-10-18 10:09

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PoliticsTrump threatens EU tariffs over ‘laughable’ Canada association plan

US President Donald Trump has threatened steep tariffs on the European Union if it proceeds with a proposal to make Canada its first “associate member,” calling the move potentially “hostile.” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is pursuing closer EU ties as he seeks to pivot away from the US and is due to address the European Parliament on Thursday.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-17 06:58

Trump threatens EU tariffs over ‘laughable’ Canada association plan

EconomyTrump Calls for Lower US Rates After Warsh Delivers Hike

Global bond yields retreated Thursday after the Federal Reserve raised rates and pledged to tame inflation, easing pressure in markets. President Donald Trump called for lower US rates after Warsh delivered the hike, while traders turned to Friday’s key Bank of Japan decision.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 06:36

Trump Calls for Lower US Rates After Warsh Delivers Hike

PoliticsEU plan to make Canada an 'associate member' draws Trump’s ire

The European Union’s plan to make Canada an “associate member” has angered Donald Trump. The European Parliament in Strasbourg is filling up ahead of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s much-anticipated speech.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 06:31

EU plan to make Canada an 'associate member' draws Trump’s ire

PoliticsCNBC Daily Open: Trump bemoans ‘hostile acts’

President Trump is unhappy with the Federal Reserve’s rate hike and with the European Union inviting Canada to become an “associate member” of the bloc.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 06:23

CNBC Daily Open: Trump bemoans ‘hostile acts’

PoliticsTrump warns EU of tariffs over Canada’s potential associate membership, calls it ‘laughable’

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened action against the European Union if it advances European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal to make Canada the bloc’s first associate member.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 06:10

Trump warns EU of tariffs over Canada’s potential associate membership, calls it ‘laughable’

PoliticsEurope Today: Metsola speaks exclusively to Euronews as Carney addresses EU Parliament amid Trump tariff threat

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola speaks exclusively to Euronews after Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU’s first “associate member.” Donald Trump has threatened “very serious tariffs” over the plan, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is due to address Parliament in Strasbourg today.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 06:01

Europe Today: Metsola speaks exclusively to Euronews as Carney addresses EU Parliament amid Trump tariff threat

PoliticsWatch live: Mark Carney addresses EU Parliament amid new Trump tariff threat

Euronews’ Europe Today is live as Mark Carney addresses the European Parliament amid a new tariff threat from Donald Trump. Roberta Metsola is also featured in an exclusive Euronews interview.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 05:59

Watch live: Mark Carney addresses EU Parliament amid new Trump tariff threat

PoliticsTrump threatens to cut trade ties with Europe after rate hike

US President Donald Trump said Washington could stop trading with European countries where the United States runs a trade deficit, saying the deficit with European nations totals $200 billion. He had previously linked such a threat to the Federal Reserve’s refusal to cut rates. The Fed later raised its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4%.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 05:57

Trump threatens to cut trade ties with Europe after rate hike

PoliticsTrump Threatens EU Tariffs Over Canada’s Potential Associate Membership

US President Donald Trump said goods imported from the European Union could face new tariffs if he decides that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal to make Canada an associate EU member amounts to “a hostile act.”

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 05:56

Trump Threatens EU Tariffs Over Canada’s Potential Associate Membership

PoliticsTrump-Xi Banquet Set to Feature US, China Tech Leaders

A banquet involving Donald Trump and Xi Jinping is set to feature technology leaders from the United States and China. The program also covers the Federal Reserve’s rate hike decision and Manus seeking a $4 billion valuation.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 05:48

Trump-Xi Banquet Set to Feature US, China Tech Leaders