PoliticsFact-check of some of Trump’s claims
CNN fact-checks some claims made by Trump.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 06:00
Fact-check of some of Trump’s claims
Donald Trump
President of the United States
Profile details
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 |
Approval
The latest five surveys as each pollster published them, compiled by VoteHub (CC BY 4.0) and retrieved 2026-10-25. 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% |
Statements
What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.
All 2176Primaries and candidates 20Polls and Election Outlook 2Election rules, courts and voting 12Party strategy and campaigning 82Other · 2026 US midterm elections 7Safety, Alignment and Regulation 91Data centers and compute 7International competition 11Rate decisions 26Fed Officials' Remarks 4Fed independence 4Inflation 4Treasuries and markets 3Other · The Fed and the US economy 2Other central banks 1Market reaction 1Prices and Markets 2Regulation and legislation 5Stablecoins 1Security and crime 1Other · Crypto and prediction markets 1
- Trump mocks reporter asking about Iran strikes as Tehran says US derailed talks
US President Donald Trump sarcastically answered a reporter asking about possible renewed attacks on Iran, suggesting inflation might push Tehran toward a deal. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the US of disrupting talks aimed at ending the war.
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Al Jazeera
- Trump says US could do business with Ukraine and Russia after war
Donald Trump said the United States could do business with both Ukraine and Russia after the war ends. His comments come as planned Russian diesel imports draw criticism from European allies, Ukraine and members of Congress, who say the shipments would bypass sanctions on Moscow.
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The Kyiv Independent
- Trump says Audi will build $4 billion factory in the US
US President Donald Trump announced at a Georgia campaign rally that German automaker Audi would invest $4 billion in an assembly plant in the state. Audi said construction is scheduled to start next year, with production beginning in the early 2030s. The project is expected to create about 4,500 jobs.
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DW
- Trump says Audi to invest $4.2 billion in US car plant
President Donald Trump announced that German automaker Audi plans to spend $4.2 billion building a factory in Georgia, with construction set to begin next month and annual production of 200,000 cars. Trump called it the largest investment in modern US auto industry history.
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TASS - Trump says Denmark handed Greenland over to the US
At a rally in Georgia, Trump said Denmark had agreed to transfer control of Greenland to Washington, calling the arrangement one of history’s greatest real estate deals. The agreement concerns Washington taking responsibility for the Arctic island’s security.
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TASS - Trump Defends Tariffs at Rally, Says Audi Will Build US Plant
Donald Trump defended his decision to use tariffs at a campaign rally in Georgia, claiming they have made the US richer. He also announced that Volkswagen AG had agreed to build a new $4.2 billion Audi plant in the state.
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Bloomberg News - Trump says wife may take a more active role in Russia-Ukraine affairs
Donald Trump said Melania may become more involved in matters concerning Russia and Ukraine, adding that she is doing better than the professionals. He referred to her role in helping secure a ceasefire near Alyoshki in the Kherson Region. Russia and Ukraine agreed to halt hostilities there from October 27 to allow humanitarian aid deliveries and prepare a safe corridor for civilian evacuations.
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TASS - Trump says France is ‘burning’ because of open borders
At a rally in Perry, Georgia, President Donald Trump blamed France’s unrest on open borders and targeted Sen. John Ossoff of Georgia.
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Fox News - Trump praises Melania for Russia-Ukraine local ceasefire effort
While voting in the midterm elections, Donald Trump praised First Lady Melania Trump, saying her diplomatic efforts toward a local ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in Oleshky made her “better than our professionals.”
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- Trump says US could strike Iran ‘tomorrow’ or reach ‘big, beautiful’ deal
Trump raised the possibility of fresh US strikes against Iran while leaving open the prospect of talks with Tehran.
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TRT World
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