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.”
DDW
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.
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
Attorney General Todd Blanche defends President Donald Trump’s right to criticize the Supreme Court after a mail-in voting ruling, arguing that the president may criticize another branch of government.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 06:45
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Strasbourg on Wednesday, becoming the first foreign head of government to attend the European Commission president’s State of the Union address. He is seeking new partnerships as U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly threatens Canada’s sovereignty.
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ReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 06:15
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise borrowing costs for the first time in three years, despite Donald Trump’s calls for a cut. Persistent inflation is testing Chair Kevin Warsh’s commitment to price stability.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 05:40
Political scientist Alexander Protsenko says Donald Trump’s demand that Ukraine stop attacks on Russian oil facilities, which he claimed could cause global diesel shortages, signals dissatisfaction with Vladimir Zelensky. Protsenko argues the remark was electoral rhetoric meant to shift blame for rising US fuel prices, while saying the real cause of the shortage was the US conflict with Iran.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 05:12
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to meet US President Donald Trump in person for the first time on September 22 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, The Times reports. They are expected to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East and energy, while Burnham has said he hopes European leaders can persuade Trump to provide Kyiv with Patriot air-defense missiles.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 04:48
Donald Trump has attacked Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei for urging a slowdown in AI development, yet both agree that China must be prevented from catching up with the US. Turning that shared objective into practice remains difficult.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 04:30
The Kennedy Center will close for renovations after a judge blocked efforts to restore Donald Trump’s name to the landmark venue. Trump said the $257 million in congressional repair funding would be released only if the renaming could proceed, but federal courts have twice ruled that this would require congressional approval.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 04:14
Dennis Wilder, a former director for China affairs at the White House National Security Council, analyzes military tensions ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, including public exchanges over space weapons and signals from the Xiangshan Forum. He says both sides have secret spacecraft platforms that could deploy space weapons and expects Xi Jinping to again tell Donald Trump that the $14 billion Taiwan arms sale should not proceed.
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VOA ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 04:00
