President of the United States
President of the United States (2017–)
| Born | 1946-06-14 · Queens |
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| Party | Republican |
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| Education | University of Pennsylvania (BS) |
| Occupation | Politician, Businessman, Media personality |
The latest five surveys as each pollster published them, compiled by VoteHub (CC BY 4.0) and retrieved 2026-10-19. 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 |
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| 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% |
What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.
Saudi Arabia says its defences intercepted incoming Houthi missiles and drones, including repeated waves over Riyadh. Donald Trump says the kingdom welcomes assistance from the US and Israel, while Saudi and UAE officials discuss the regional security situation. A Saudi helicopter also crashed near the Yemeni border, and travel disruption is affecting preparations for the FII investment gathering.
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Bloomberg Television
Trump said a diesel deal with Russia and his refusal to impose what he called “hellish sanctions” were intended to start peace negotiations. He said he did not want to drive Russia from the bargaining table, and again accused Zelensky of targeting Russian refineries and hurting diesel markets, claiming the Ukrainian leader did not want to end the war.
MMeduza
Trump has belatedly endorsed Netanyahu days before Israel’s election. Their approaches to Iran and Gaza have diverged, and Trump warns the US may not “do this work” if Israel changes leaders.
Eeuronews
US President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before Israel’s scheduled October 2026 election, stressing their partnership and shared campaign against Iran. Netanyahu cited their claimed success in “crushing” the Iranian axis as a reason to keep working together. Analysts examine the alliance’s complexities, including the conflict’s unpopularity among some Americans.
AAl Jazeera English
Trump said waiving sanctions would keep Moscow at the negotiating table and accused Zelenskyy of not wanting to end the war in Ukraine. Zelenskyy said he had spoken with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner about diplomacy, as Russia and Ukraine continued strikes on each other’s energy sites.
AAl Jazeera
Donald Trump defended waiving some sanctions on Russia, saying he did not want to push Moscow away from peace talks, and accused Volodymyr Zelenskyy of not wanting to end the war. Zelenskyy warned Ukraine would not prevail if the United States backed Russia, calling such a shift a “historic mistake.”
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US President Donald Trump said he could tighten sanctions on Russia whenever he chooses. He had earlier taken 60 days to assess the economic impact of Russia-related sanctions and tariffs on other countries. A law tightening measures against Russian officials and state-owned companies also provides for higher tariffs, which the US administration may choose not to impose if it deems them contrary to US interests.
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TASS
Trump said he suspended several Russia sanctions to keep Moscow at the negotiating table, blocking them two days before they were due to take effect. He accused Zelensky of not wanting to end the war, while Zelensky said siding with Putin would be a historic mistake.
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BBC News
President Donald Trump said he made a diesel export deal with Russia and postponed further sanctions because he did not want to push Vladimir Putin away from peace talks with Ukraine.
BBloomberg News
On Sunday, Trump accused Zelensky of prolonging the war with Russia and said Kyiv had little interest in peace. He said talks to end the four-year conflict were making “great progress,” but claimed European financial support made Zelensky reluctant to reach a deal.
FFrance 24
Reports that mention this person, by story.
The U.S. auto industry spent years preparing for an electric future before President Trump reversed course. Reuters U.S. autos editor Mike Colias examines the fallout for manufacturing jobs and profits, as well as the challenge from China.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 10:00
Donald Trump has ended temporary protected status for Haitians in the United States, his latest action in a years-long offensive against the community. The program examines America’s longstanding fascination with Haiti to help explain Trump’s focus on the Caribbean nation.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 10:00
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is holding a press conference after a two-day policy meeting. The central bank is widely expected to raise its short-term interest rate for the first time in three years to combat stubbornly high inflation, setting it against President Donald Trump’s demand for a cut.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 09:59
U.S. special envoy John Coale said Belarus will release 25 political prisoners while Washington lifts sanctions on the Belarusian companies Lakokraska and Bellesbumprom. The prisoners’ identities and destinations remain unknown. Viasna estimated Belarus had 889 political prisoners at the end of August.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 09:58
Markets expect the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates for the first time in more than three years, putting Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s relationship with President Donald Trump under pressure. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged rising concern about the U.S. deficit as bond yields stay elevated, while energy prices continue to cloud the inflation outlook.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 09:53
The Washington Post reports that the Trump administration is planning to sell Israel $2.8 billion worth of bombs—40,000 units weighing one ton each.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-16 09:33
The Washington Post reports that the Trump administration is planning to sell Israel $2.8 billion worth of bombs, amounting to 40,000 one-ton bombs.
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 09:30
Stephen Harper, who led a Conservative government in Canada from 2006 to 2015, endorsed Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to walk away from trade talks with the US last month.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 09:00
Donald Trump has placed artificial intelligence at the centre of US politics, dismissing fears about its dangers as a hoax and rejecting calls for stronger regulation. He says AI needs only a strong, smart president as a safeguard, while figures from both parties warn that unregulated technology could have catastrophic consequences.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 08:41
Donald Trump campaigned for the U.S. presidency in 2024 on a promise to do almost anything for the oil industry, summed up by his slogan, “Drill, baby, drill.” Yet many of his forceful actions since returning to office have worked in the opposite direction.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 08:00