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 2026-10-19. 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
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 US and Mexico are close to trade deal
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States and Mexico were very close to reaching what he called a “great” trade deal.
RReuters 2026-10-20 01:10
‘Big mistake’: Trump insists he warned Macron
Trump told reporters that he had warned French President Emmanuel Macron about what would happen if France kept its borders open.
FFox News 2026-10-20 00:45
Iran war live: Trump says US is hitting Iran hard economically and militarily
Trump says the US continues to hit Iran economically and militarily, while praising Russia for doing nothing to help Tehran.
AAl Jazeera 2026-10-20 00:00
Concerns Ukraine will be sidelined grow as Trump defends lifting Russian sanctions
Russia renewed strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure overnight Monday, damaging more than 10 facilities and leaving over half a million people without power. The attacks are increasing pressure on Kyiv to meet Moscow’s demands. Zelenskyy says Western partners did not warn him, while Trump defends waiving sanctions on Russia.
GGlobal News 2026-10-19 23:39
Trump says it’s ‘time for somebody else to negotiate’ for Ukraine
On Monday, Trump said Russia has “been fine on Ukraine,” criticized Zelenskyy and said someone else should negotiate for Kyiv. His comments came as Washington waived sanctions on Moscow and signed a deal to import Russian diesel.
TThe Associated Press 2026-10-19 22:46
Trump says Paris will soon be a ‘Muslim city’
Donald Trump blamed immigrants for unrest in France after weekend protests and looting, saying Paris would soon become a “Muslim city”. He criticised French President Emmanuel Macron for not closing the country’s borders.
AAl Jazeera 2026-10-19 22:37
Trump downplays prospect of meeting North Korea’s Kim next month
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.
BBloomberg News 2026-10-19 22:30
Trump says he is open to trilateral meeting with Xi and Putin
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.
RReuters 2026-10-19 22:26
VOA Focus: Trump tells VOA he will discuss Ukraine with Xi
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.
VVOA Chinese 2026-10-19 22:14
Trump signals readiness for summit with Putin and Xi
Trump says he is ready for talks with Putin and Xi, while criticizing Zelenskyy over peace efforts.
TTRT World 2026-10-19 22:05

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PoliticsTrump EPA moves to wipe out climate rules for power plants

After the hottest summer on record and a UN warning that climate risks are likely to reach increasingly dangerous levels, the Trump administration overturned most of a Biden-era rule limiting power-plant climate pollution. The EPA says the 2024 Carbon Pollution Standards exceed its Clean Air Act authority and proposed eliminating all remaining greenhouse-gas requirements for plants, arguing their emissions have no material climate impact.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 13:43

Trump EPA moves to wipe out climate rules for power plants

PoliticsTrump calls Supreme Court mail-ballot ruling a ‘big loss for Republicans’

President Trump criticized the Supreme Court for blocking a Postal Service rule that would have permitted mail-in voting in November’s elections. He also lashed out at the three justices he appointed.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 13:42

Trump calls Supreme Court mail-ballot ruling a ‘big loss for Republicans’

PoliticsLive updates: Trump slams Supreme Court for rejecting his push to restrict mail ballots

The Supreme Court has rejected Trump’s effort to restrict mail ballots ahead of the midterms. The Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark rate, while a DHS voter investigation may violate state laws.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 13:41

Live updates: Trump slams Supreme Court for rejecting his push to restrict mail ballots

PoliticsSupreme Court deals Trump administration major blow on mail voting

The Supreme Court ruled late Monday that the Trump administration cannot change mail-voting rules before the November midterm elections.

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CCBS NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 13:11

Supreme Court deals Trump administration major blow on mail voting

PoliticsTrump envoy: US agrees to return ‘unreleased funds’ to Belarus

US special presidential envoy for Belarus John Coale said Washington had agreed during talks with Alexander Lukashenko to return “unreleased funds” to Minsk. Coale said the US was trying to “chase back” the money from Citibank. Lukashenko had said $43–44 million paid by a foreign company was stuck there.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 13:07

Trump envoy: US agrees to return ‘unreleased funds’ to Belarus

Politics300-plus South Korean workers pursue legal action after Hyundai Georgia raid

More than 300 workers from South Korea are bringing a legal challenge against the US government after being caught up in last year’s immigration operation at a Hyundai production site in Georgia. Their case is the first major legal action linked to one of the largest immigration-enforcement operations under Trump.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 13:00

300-plus South Korean workers pursue legal action after Hyundai Georgia raid

WorldKremlin briefing addresses attempted strike on Russian energy facility, Trump’s truce idea

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Ukraine attempted to strike an energy facility in Russia overnight and called Donald Trump’s Russian-Ukrainian energy truce proposal generally a very good idea. He said renewed Russian gas supplies to Europe could be discussed only if they benefit Russia and the necessary volumes can be secured, while reaffirming opposition to weapons in outer space.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 12:40

Kremlin briefing addresses attempted strike on Russian energy facility, Trump’s truce idea

PoliticsTrump loses major voting case: Legal expert explains why

The Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump’s controversial plan to alter how mail ballots are sent to voters nationwide. A majority of justices blocked the procedure, which would have given the U.S. Postal Service unprecedented authority; election officials warned its implementation for this year’s midterms could have had catastrophic consequences.

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CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 12:30

Trump loses major voting case: Legal expert explains why

EconomyUS 10-Year Yield Rises to Highest Since 2007 as Trump Calls AI Fears a ‘Hoax’

Global bonds sell off as the US 10-year Treasury yield reaches its highest level in 19 years. President Donald Trump dismisses concerns about AI dangers as a “hoax.” Priya Misra of JPMorgan Asset Management says the rate move may be nearing its end and discusses potential market catalysts.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 12:02

US 10-Year Yield Rises to Highest Since 2007 as Trump Calls AI Fears a ‘Hoax’

TechTrump calls AI warnings ‘a hoax’ as existential-threat concerns grow

President Donald Trump dismissed concerns that artificial intelligence could spiral out of control as “a hoax,” while more AI executives and some lawmakers called for guardrails on the technology.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 12:02

Trump calls AI warnings ‘a hoax’ as existential-threat concerns grow