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.
Donald Trump played down expectations of a November meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, amid speculation that the US may renew efforts to reach out to Pyongyang.
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Bloomberg News
US President Donald Trump said he would be willing to take part in a trilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, possibly focused on denuclearization.
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Reuters
The Oct. 20 edition of VOA Focus reports Trump saying he will discuss Ukraine with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Rubio confirmed that the US, China and Russia may hold a trilateral summit on the Ukraine war. The program also covers Sanae Takaichi’s planned APEC attendance in Shenzhen, protests in France and other topics.
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VOA Chinese
Trump says he is ready for talks with Putin and Xi, while criticizing Zelenskyy over peace efforts.
TTRT World
Donald Trump said unrest involving immigrants in Italy, France and other European countries reflected a failure to assimilate, likening the situation to a “boiler waiting to explode.” Protests in France over fuel prices and declining purchasing power on October 17 turned into riots and clashes with police in some cities.
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TASS
US President Donald Trump said mass unrest in France stemmed from immigration, not other issues, and said he had urged French President Emmanuel Macron to close the borders. Demonstrations over rising fuel prices and falling purchasing power took place across France on October 17. Organizers estimated 800,000 participants, while the Interior Ministry put the figure at 550,000. Protests turned into riots and clashes with police in several cities; Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said 1,800 people had been detained nationwide.
TTASS
Donald Trump has urged New Mexico to rename itself “New America,” the latest instance of his seeking geographic name changes that align with his political agenda.
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CNN
Trump says Zelenskyy is not helping efforts to end the war in Ukraine and that someone else should negotiate for the country.
TTRT World
Speaking outside the White House, Trump said the US was negotiating with Russia on Ukraine, Iran and other matters, and defended his diplomatic approach. He accused Zelenskyy of obstructing efforts to end the war and suggested Ukraine should appoint someone else to lead negotiations.
AAl Jazeera English
US President Donald Trump said he would meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping if Xi wanted to, and thought the meeting would be held in China. Trump said its main focus would be reducing nuclear arsenals rather than resolving the conflict in Ukraine, though trade could also be discussed.
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Reports that mention this person, by story.
Trump had sought to restrict mail-in voting ahead of November’s pivotal midterm elections, which will determine the makeup of Congress during the final two years of his presidency.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 15:38
First lady Melania Trump is speaking to the school community during an appearance at an elementary campus in Ashe County, North Carolina.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 15:35
Russia and Ukraine continued attacking each other hours after Donald Trump said they had agreed to stop strikes on energy facilities. Ukraine hit the Syzran oil refinery in Russia’s Samara region, while Russian drones struck Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia, killing one person and injuring others. The Kremlin said it supported the idea but tied it to safe seaborne petroleum exports and sanctions relief.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 15:32
Donald Trump made nearly 29,000 securities trades over 17 months, exceeding the combined total for every member of Congress. The stock-trading ban he is pushing would exempt him, according to the report.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 15:30
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict mail ballots in the midterm elections. The ruling capped a burst of last-minute legal action as voting was already underway.
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 15:26
President Donald Trump attacked concerns about rogue artificial intelligence on Monday, calling efforts to restrict the technology part of a “SICK conspiracy.” His focus appears to be defeating China in an increasingly intense AI development race, France 24 says.
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 15:26
Average US diesel prices climbed to just under $6.27 a gallon on Tuesday, a record high that puts pressure on Donald Trump ahead of the congressional midterms. Prices have surged as Washington’s war with Iran disrupts global fuel flows, while Trump has downplayed the impact and blamed Kyiv for attacks on Russian refineries.
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 15:25
A drone struck a petrol station in Kyiv early Tuesday, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko, one day after Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed not to attack each other’s energy assets. France 24 correspondent Gulliver Cragg said the incident shows that what counts as an energy target remains unclear.
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 15:25
The Kremlin welcomed Donald Trump's proposal for Russia and Ukraine to stop attacking each other's energy infrastructure, calling it an “energy ceasefire,” but did not commit to accepting it and demanded unhindered oil exports and safe shipping. Hostilities continued, with Ukraine reporting two deaths from Russian drone strikes and both sides claiming attacks on energy facilities. Moscow also called France's nuclear-deterrence initiative reckless and risky.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 15:12
President Donald Trump denounced Supreme Court justices in a lengthy online post, calling them “shells” beholden to “crazed” liberal interests. His comments came a day after the court blocked his plan to make sweeping changes to mail-in voting ahead of the midterms.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 15:01