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 2026-10-26. 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 calls Omar a ‘troublemaker’
At a rally in Port Huron, Michigan, Donald Trump spoke about Rep. Ilhan Omar, ongoing investigations involving her and protests in France.
FFox News 2026-10-26 02:30
Iran war live: Trump rules out strikes ‘today’; Israeli forces raid Hebron
Trump says strikes will not take place today, as Iran warns renewed US-Israeli attacks would produce no different outcome from past ones. An Israeli assault on Hebron has displaced thousands, while restrictions tighten across the West Bank.
AAl Jazeera 2026-10-26 00:00
Trump says it is time to strike Iran or make a deal
Trump said it is time to strike Iran or reach a deal with it.
BBloomberg News 2026-10-25 22:00
Trump demands ‘paid protester’ be removed from Michigan rally
During a Michigan rally in the final stretch before the 2026 midterm elections, Trump responds to a protester and calls for the person to be removed.
FFox News 2026-10-25 21:30
Trump says US has two different sets of intelligence on Iran
Before boarding Air Force One, Donald Trump told reporters there are “two very different sets of intelligence reports” on Iran.
BBloomberg News 2026-10-25 19:00
Trump demands Ilhan Omar resign from Congress immediately
The co-hosts of the Ruthless Podcast joined Fox News Sunday to discuss the controversy surrounding Ilhan Omar as she faces two federal investigations. Fox & Friends Weekend co-hosts also discussed a report comparing the president to Hitler over the probes.
FFox News 2026-10-25 18:30
Trump reveals warning to Macron and EU amid violent riots
On “Sunday Morning Futures,” Trump discusses escalating protests across Europe, his administration’s border security policies and concerns about illegal immigration.
FFox News 2026-10-25 17:30
Trump calls diesel supply deal with Russia ‘very good’
Donald Trump praised the diesel supply agreement with Russia, saying Moscow gave its oil to the world. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak had said Russia was ready to supply the United States with as much diesel as it needed. Trump and Vladimir Putin also discussed petroleum supplies in a phone call on October 9.
TTASS 2026-10-25 17:28
Trump says there are no plans to strike Iran on October 25
US President Donald Trump said the United States would not strike Iran on October 25. He rejected an earlier statement by US Ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria Tom Barrack, who had said a strike this weekend was possible.
TTASS 2026-10-25 16:47
Trump says he expects US-Russia-Ukraine talks soon
US President Donald Trump said he expects trilateral talks involving the United States, Russia and Ukraine to take place soon. He told reporters he believes Russia and Ukraine both want to reach a deal.
TTASS 2026-10-25 16:37

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PoliticsTrump honors 9/11 victims and first responders, vows ‘we will never forget’

Days before the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, President Donald Trump honored victims and first responders at a Tuesday ceremony at the Ellipse, pledging that the nation would “never forget.” A 21-foot steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center was displayed at the event.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 19:11

Trump honors 9/11 victims and first responders, vows ‘we will never forget’

PoliticsTrump administration blasts Ford business deals with Chinese firms

The Trump administration on Tuesday criticized Ford Motor’s business partnerships with Chinese companies, saying they raise deep national security concerns.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 19:10

Trump administration blasts Ford business deals with Chinese firms

WorldTrump told Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war, Kremlin says

The Kremlin says US President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin that he wanted to quickly end the war in Ukraine, arguing that peace could enable a broad restoration of US-Russia ties. The hour-long call followed weekend meetings in Moscow and Kyiv by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to revive stalled peace efforts.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-08 19:07

Trump told Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war, Kremlin says

PoliticsKansas Republicans rally behind Bombardier jobs after Trump threat

U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to ban Bombardier jets from the United States began to backfire on Tuesday. Republicans in Kansas, where Bombardier employs about 1,500 people, pledged to protect those jobs ahead of a pivotal November election.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 19:00

Kansas Republicans rally behind Bombardier jobs after Trump threat

PoliticsSmithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch to retire amid clashes with Trump administration

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch says he will leave his position leading the institution by the end of the year. NBC News highlights his accomplishments and past tensions with President Trump and his administration.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 18:56

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch to retire amid clashes with Trump administration

PoliticsSmithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch to retire amid clashes with Trump administration

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch announced he will step down by the end of the year. NBC highlights his accomplishments leading the institution and past tensions with President Trump and his administration.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 18:39

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch to retire amid clashes with Trump administration

WorldTrump, Putin hold ‘frank’ call as US revives Ukraine peace efforts

US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin as Washington renewed efforts to secure a peace deal in Ukraine. Putin’s adviser said the leaders discussed the war, Russia’s battlefield aims and a proposal to end the conflict. Separate meetings between US envoys, Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy produced no breakthrough, and strikes resumed.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 18:31

Trump, Putin hold ‘frank’ call as US revives Ukraine peace efforts

WorldEXCLUSIVE: Equatorial Guinea police pulled guns on migrants deported by Trump, witnesses say

Three witnesses and video footage reviewed by Reuters indicate that police in Equatorial Guinea drew firearms on migrants deported from the United States. The incident has intensified concerns about the treatment and safety of people sent there under a U.S. deportation program.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 18:25

EXCLUSIVE: Equatorial Guinea police pulled guns on migrants deported by Trump, witnesses say

WorldMissiles or mediation? Trump envoys shuttle between Russia and Ukraine

Two months after Ukraine’s momentum dominated a NATO summit in Turkey, the picture has shifted. Donald Trump’s deal to let Kyiv produce Patriot anti-ballistic missiles at home has yet to materialize, while Russia has increased cruise-missile launches and Ukraine lacks enough air defenses to stop them. Moscow is also failing to block incoming missiles.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-08 18:19

Missiles or mediation? Trump envoys shuttle between Russia and Ukraine

WorldTrump envoys shuttle between Russia and Ukraine

Two months after Ukraine’s battlefield momentum dominated a NATO summit in Turkey, the situation has shifted. Trump’s deal to let Kyiv produce Patriot anti-ballistic missiles has yet to materialize, Russia has increased cruise-missile launches, and Ukraine lacks enough air defences to stop them. Moscow is also failing to halt incoming missiles.

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 18:19

Trump envoys shuttle between Russia and Ukraine