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 2026-10-30. 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 praises Russia for releasing Hubbard
At a White House meeting with Stephen Hubbard, Donald Trump praised Russia for agreeing to release the American. Trump said he made an impromptu request to Vladimir Putin, who agreed and was “very nice” about it. Hubbard had been convicted in Russia of fighting on the side of Ukrainian forces.
TTASS 2026-10-31 00:01
Trump Says US Is Investigating Whether North Korea Was Behind Binance Hack
Trump said the US was investigating whether North Korean hackers carried out a $6.3 billion heist targeting Binance, an incident that has shaken the cryptocurrency world.
Security and crime
BBloomberg News 2026-10-31 00:00
Iran war live: Tankers hit in Hormuz; Trump says conflict will end soon
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says four tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says the war on Iran will “get wrapped up soon.”
AAl Jazeera 2026-10-31 00:00
Trump says US will not lift sanctions on Russian investment fund for now
President Donald Trump said the United States is not lifting restrictions on the Russian Direct Investment Fund for now. Speaking at the White House with recently released American Stephen Hubbard, Trump said he was pleased about Hubbard’s release and called those who wanted him to sanction Russia “stupid people.”
TTASS 2026-10-30 23:01
Trump says Iran conflict will end soon; Rubio calls for G20 cooperation
The broadcast reports Rubio’s warning that the world faces interconnected economic and geopolitical threats and says the G20 needs to work together on disruptions to food markets, supply chains and trade. Trump said on October 30 that the conflict with Iran would end soon and that Washington must ensure Tehran does not seek nuclear weapons. It also reports aid entering occupied Oleshky, evacuations of civilians, and Spain’s investigation into its second fatal high-speed train crash this year.
VVOA Chinese 2026-10-30 22:52
Trump says Binance hack is under investigation as calls for crypto rules grow
After a $6.3 billion hack of Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, calls for legislation are growing. President Trump says the incident is being investigated.
Security and crime
TThe Block 2026-10-30 21:06
‘You look like hell’: Trump lashes out at reporter over canceled events
Donald Trump insulted a Reuters reporter’s appearance and called him “disgusting” after the reporter asked why Trump had canceled two upcoming campaign events. A day later, Trump rescheduled rallies in Kansas and Iowa.
GGuardian News 2026-10-30 15:15
ExxonMobil and Chevron post soaring profits as Trump touts high oil prices
ExxonMobil and Chevron, the two largest U.S. oil companies, reported exceptionally large profits as oil prices stayed sharply elevated because of the U.S. war with Iran. Trump promoted the benefits of high oil prices.
NNBC News 2026-10-30 14:35
Trump expects Iran war to end soon
Donald Trump said he believes the war with Iran will end soon, whatever the way it is brought to a close. He said Iran must reach a deal and that the United States needs a guarantee it will never have a nuclear weapon.
TTASS 2026-10-30 12:51
Trump says Iran war will end soon
Speaking ahead of the November 3 midterm congressional elections, US President Donald Trump said Friday that he believed the war with Iran would end soon, but offered no explanation of how it would happen.
RReuters 2026-10-30 12:05

Related reports

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PoliticsTrump faces political fallout from war on Iran ahead of midterms

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly played down the possible effect of the war on Iran on the upcoming midterm elections. But the conflict could become a political issue if it changes voters’ views on the economy, national security or US foreign policy. As the election approaches, concerns are mounting that the war could hurt Trump and Republicans at the polls.

Donald TrumpIran warUS midterm elections

AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 18:30

Trump faces political fallout from war on Iran ahead of midterms

ScienceTrump calls the International Space Station from NASA Mission Control

President Trump called the International Space Station from NASA’s Mission Control, becoming the first sitting president to do so. He thanked everyone aboard the station for their service and dedication.

Donald TrumpInternational Space StationNASA

NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 18:27

Trump calls the International Space Station from NASA Mission Control

TechFederal judge rules Trump's blacklisting of 'woke' Anthropic illegal

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully retaliated against Anthropic by blacklisting the AI company and labeling it a national-security supply-chain risk. Judge Rita Lin said the action violated the First Amendment after Anthropic refused to remove limits on using its technology for lethal autonomous warfare and mass surveillance of Americans.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 18:07

Federal judge rules Trump's blacklisting of 'woke' Anthropic illegal

PoliticsJudge rejects Trump’s latest bid to move hush money conviction fight to federal court

A federal judge has again rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to move his New York state criminal hush money case to federal court. The transfer could have made it easier for him to overturn his conviction.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 17:46

Judge rejects Trump’s latest bid to move hush money conviction fight to federal court

World‘Terrorist connection’ alleged in Trump’s Scotland golf resort damage case

Seven people have been charged over damage to Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland in March 2025. Prosecutors allege the offence was aggravated by a connection to Palestine Action, which the UK has designated a “terrorist” organisation.

Donald TrumpScotlandcriminal casePalestine Action

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 17:36

‘Terrorist connection’ alleged in Trump’s Scotland golf resort damage case

ScienceWhat we know about Trump’s newly announced “space academy”

During a Friday visit to Johnson Space Center, President Trump signed an executive order creating a commission to develop the first national space academy. The proposed US Space Academy would come under NASA and, officials say, would not be a traditional service academy training military officers.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 17:36

What we know about Trump’s newly announced “space academy”

PoliticsUS judge denies injunction against Trump’s new birthright citizenship order

A US judge has temporarily rejected a request to block President Donald Trump’s second executive order restricting birthright citizenship. Judge Deborah Boardman told immigrant families and advocacy groups to revise their lawsuit to address the August 6 order directly, after which she will reconsider the restraining order.

Donald Trumpbirthright citizenshipUS courts

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 17:32

US judge denies injunction against Trump’s new birthright citizenship order

PoliticsTrump loses bid to transfer New York hush money case to federal court

Donald Trump has lost his attempt to transfer the New York hush money case to federal court.

Donald TrumpNew Yorkhush money casefederal court

CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 17:22

Trump loses bid to transfer New York hush money case to federal court

MAJOR

WorldCan Donald Trump afford to continue the war with Iran?

Six months after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, the conflict still has no clear route to an end. The Strait of Hormuz, which handled about 20 percent of global oil before the war, remains closed as Washington increases economic pressure on Tehran. International Crisis Group’s Ali Vaez provides analysis.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★★2026-08-28 17:21

Can Donald Trump afford to continue the war with Iran?

MAJOR

PoliticsTrump loses bid to move already-decided criminal hush money case to US court

A federal judge on Friday rejected Donald Trump’s attempt to transfer his already-decided New York state hush money case to federal court, dealing a setback to the U.S. president’s effort to erase his criminal conviction.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 17:10

Trump loses bid to move already-decided criminal hush money case to US court