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 2026-10-04. 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
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%
YouGov2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 registered voters · 1,379	2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24	registered voters · 1,379	40%	57%
YouGov2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 adults · 1,536	2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24	adults · 1,536	36%	57%

Statements

What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.

Trump calls for permanent daylight saving time
The panel on ‘The Big Weekend Show’ discusses President Donald Trump’s remarks on the conflict with Iran and his call to make daylight saving time permanent.
FFox News 2026-10-04 07:30
Trump stresses importance of good relations with leaders of nuclear powers
US President Donald Trump said good relations with leaders of major nuclear powers are important. He cited his rapport with Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, while declaring that Iran would never have a nuclear missile. Iranian authorities have repeatedly said they do not seek nuclear weapons.
TTASS 2026-10-04 01:40
Trump says Iran has 'virtually given up' nuclear weapon ambitions
President Donald Trump said Iran has “virtually given up” its ambitions to acquire nuclear weapons. He made the remark while speaking with reporters before boarding Marine One on the White House South Lawn in Washington.
TTRT World 2026-10-04 00:51
Iran war live: Yemeni forces strike Sanaa as Trump warns Tehran of the hard way
Fighting in Yemen is forcing more civilians from their homes as Donald Trump signals that a decision on Iran is imminent. He says Tehran faces either the easy way or the hard way, while families flee the escalating violence for expanding tent camps.
AAl Jazeera 2026-10-04 00:00
Trump urges Republicans to vote in midterms, including by mail
In a prerecorded video appealing to Republicans to vote in the midterm elections, President Donald Trump said voters should use “every appropriate tool,” including mail-in ballots. Trump has previously sought to restrict mail voting while claiming it is rife with fraud.
CCNN 2026-10-03 23:43
FlyDubai Suspect Named, Trump Says Gas Price Will Go Down, More
Bloomberg News Now highlights the naming of the FlyDubai suspect and Donald Trump’s statement that gas prices will go down, alongside other top stories from the day.
BBloomberg News 2026-10-03 23:30
Trump says Iran has abandoned plans to acquire nuclear weapons
US President Donald Trump said he is confident Iran has abandoned all plans to acquire nuclear weapons and claimed that Iran has been defeated. He said he still has to decide on Iran’s future but gave no details. Iranian authorities have repeatedly said they do not seek nuclear weapons.
TTASS 2026-10-03 22:08
Trump pledges $90 rebate checks for millions of seniors on Medicare
President Donald Trump pledged Friday to send $90 rebate checks to millions of U.S. seniors enrolled in Medicare to offset their premiums. It is his latest promise to send money to Americans ahead of the midterm elections.
NNBC News 2026-10-03 21:47
President Trump: Iran can do it the easy way or the hard way
Speaking to reporters outside the White House, President Donald Trump addressed the conflict with Iran, daylight saving time and his midterm blitz, saying Iran can choose the easy way or the hard way.
FFox News 2026-10-03 21:30
Stocks Rise, Job Growth Cools, Trump Says No Diesel Export Ban | Bloomberg This Weekend
Bloomberg’s weekend program covers rising stocks, cooling job growth and Donald Trump’s statement that there will be no diesel export ban. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo are joined by guests including Vivian Salama, Jay Jones, Justin Wolfers and Dana Stroul.
BBloomberg Television 2026-10-03 18:34

Related reports

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WorldMiddle East: Iran proposes Hormuz plan, reportedly rejected by Trump

Iran has offered a plan to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, but reports say President Donald Trump rejected it. Washington had not publicly responded by Saturday. The waterway, crucial to global oil supplies, is central to the nearly seven-month-old stalemate between the United States and Iran, despite fresh mediation efforts this week.

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-26 09:35

Middle East: Iran proposes Hormuz plan, reportedly rejected by Trump

MAJOR

WorldTrump reportedly rejects Iran’s seven-day deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran is awaiting an official US response to a proposal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks within seven days. The plan depends on lifting the naval blockade of Iranian ports, waiving sanctions on Iranian oil sales and observing a ceasefire including Lebanon. Trump reportedly rejected it and expects renewed bombing after the US midterm elections.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★★2026-09-26 09:31

Trump reportedly rejects Iran’s seven-day deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

MAJOR

WorldTrump reportedly rejects Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal. What’s next?

The Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed US officials, reports that Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s roadmap for reopening the Strait of Hormuz within a week. Iran’s proposal calls for the release of frozen assets, an end to oil sanctions and the lifting of a naval blockade. Analysts say Trump may resume attacks on Iran after the November midterm elections, while mediated diplomacy continues.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-09-26 09:28

Trump reportedly rejects Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal. What’s next?

MAJOR

CultureWhistleblowers allege Kennedy Center officials halted leak repairs

Whistleblowers allege that Kennedy Center officials stopped plans earlier this year to repair leaks in the building. The Trump administration has cited the leaks as a reason for closing the storied arts institution.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 09:00

Whistleblowers allege Kennedy Center officials halted leak repairs

PoliticsTrump advocates trilateral arms control talks between US, Russia and China

A White House fact sheet says Donald Trump advocated trilateral arms control negotiations among the United States, Russia and China while hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington. The leaders also discussed global concerns involving Russia, North Korea and Iran, agreeing that Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon and that no country or institution may impose tolls on international waterways.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-26 08:20

Trump advocates trilateral arms control talks between US, Russia and China

PoliticsTrump and Xi declare harmony, no confrontation, as US state visit ends

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington concluded with elaborate ceremony and less confrontation. Trump and Xi declared harmony between the two sides, while key details of their talks have yet to emerge.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-26 08:10

Trump and Xi declare harmony, no confrontation, as US state visit ends

PoliticsBest outcome after Trump-Xi meeting? State Department cites close leader communication

State Department Chinese-language spokesperson Jakob Lengacher told VOA that close communication between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping after their meeting was the best result achieved by the two countries.

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VVOA ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-26 08:00

Best outcome after Trump-Xi meeting? State Department cites close leader communication

PoliticsTrump and Xi’s Empty Summit Is Straight Out of the 1930s

The summit’s scale and glitter might suggest that US-China relations are thriving. But diplomacy without substance can also signal grave danger, as the history of the 1930s demonstrates.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 07:00

Trump and Xi’s Empty Summit Is Straight Out of the 1930s

WorldTrump rejects Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal, WSJ reports

President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and expects to resume bombing Iran after the U.S. midterm elections in November, the Wall Street Journal reported.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-26 06:30

Trump rejects Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal, WSJ reports

PoliticsTrump Pulls Out All the Stops for Xi, but Summit Yields Few Results

The Washington summit was marked by elaborate pageantry and a panda announcement, but produced few concrete outcomes.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-26 06:00

Trump Pulls Out All the Stops for Xi, but Summit Yields Few Results