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 2026-11-03. 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 U.S. and Canada are “very close” to trade deal
U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States and Canada are very close to a trade deal, though similar claims of progress have surfaced before. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he had a good conversation with Trump about the countries’ trade future. The report examines the renewed talks and the possible role of the 2026 U.S. midterms.
GGlobal News 2026-11-03 03:15
Trump says striking Iran’s ‘Pickaxe Mountain’ ‘not a big deal,’ could be done in an hour
In an interview with Hannity hours before Election Day, President Donald Trump discussed his midterm campaign push, his administration’s record in the first two years of his second term and the Iran war. He said going after Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain would be “not a big deal” and could be done in an hour.
FFox News 2026-11-03 02:45
US strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Trump signals progress in talks
The United States reportedly struck Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday, while President Donald Trump indicated that negotiations with Tehran to end the eight-month conflict were making progress. The attack was the latest in a series of limited strikes Washington has secretly conducted in recent weeks.
FFrance 24 2026-11-03 02:28
Trump privately predicts a worst-case midterm scenario
In a speech billed as his closing argument on the eve of Election Day, Trump devoted much of his remarks to renovations at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. When he turned to the elections, he sounded pessimistic and repeated that midterms often go against the sitting president’s party.
Party strategy and campaigning
CCNN 2026-11-03 02:00
Trump highlights Reflecting Pool renovations in pre-election message
On the eve of the high-stakes midterm election, Trump focused on renovations to the Reflecting Pool in his closing message to voters.
Party strategy and campaigning
AABC News 2026-11-03 01:19
Trump touts reflecting pool renovations ahead of midterms
In his final public remarks before Tuesday’s midterm elections, Trump focused on promoting renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as Democrats sought to contain a rift in Michigan’s closely contested Senate race.
Party strategy and campaigning
RReuters 2026-11-03 00:51
Trump calls Democrats’ midterm candidates ‘dangerous’
Donald Trump said Democrats had nominated the “most extreme and dangerous” candidates in US history. He also said incumbent presidents generally do not win midterms, while claiming Republicans had “a very strong shot” this time.
Party strategy and campaigning
DDW 2026-11-02 23:37
Trump says he is in no hurry to decide on strikes against Iran
Donald Trump said he was not rushing to decide whether to resume large-scale strikes against Iran, while noting that talks were going well. He said Iran showed less urgency in negotiations than expected, but wanted a deal more than ever.
TTASS 2026-11-02 22:41
Trump calls midterms the most important of our lifetime
Republican strategist Amy Frederiksen analyzes the US midterms and their importance to US President Donald Trump.
Party strategy and campaigning
TTRT World 2026-11-02 22:33
Trump says US and Iran can reach an agreement
Trump said the United States is easily winning the war against Iran and that Tehran wants a deal to end hostilities in the Middle East. He said an agreement may happen but offered no details. Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said consultations through Doha and Islamabad were proceeding intensely and depended on Washington’s political will; Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei authorized the government to negotiate a peaceful settlement with the United States.
TTASS 2026-11-02 21:17

Related reports

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PoliticsFlorida Democratic gubernatorial candidate says Trump is ‘promoting socialism’ as president

Florida gubernatorial candidate and former Republican lawmaker David Jolly discusses his midterm message as he faces Republican Rep. Byron Donald in the general election. He also addresses the rise of democratic socialism in the Democratic Party and plans to campaign with Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 21:09

Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate says Trump is ‘promoting socialism’ as president

Politics‘The Simpsons’ writer who predicted Trump presidency launches 2028 White House bid

Dan Greaney, a longtime writer for “The Simpsons,” is seeking the White House in 2028, saying his campaign aims to “return America to the fundamental values.”

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 20:53

‘The Simpsons’ writer who predicted Trump presidency launches 2028 White House bid

EconomyTrump Hosts Crypto Leaders at White House, Calls for Stablecoin Law

President Trump spoke alongside crypto leaders before Thursday’s CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee meeting. He said the US is fighting “a lot of other countries” for control of crypto markets and urged Congress to pass stablecoin legislation. His administration, he said, is working on a “clear regulatory framework” for crypto pioneers and builders.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 20:39

Trump Hosts Crypto Leaders at White House, Calls for Stablecoin Law

EconomyTrump Says He May Lower Tariffs on Canada to Other Countries’ Levels

President Trump said he may reduce tariffs on Canada to levels applied to other countries, following reports that the US plans to halve duties on Canadian steel and aluminum exports. He said he currently has a “very nice relationship” with Canadian leaders as the two sides work toward a trade deal.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 20:39

Trump Says He May Lower Tariffs on Canada to Other Countries’ Levels

WorldTrump says pipelines can reduce Strait of Hormuz’s importance

US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would become much less important as record numbers of pipelines are built. He said oil was trading at $84 to $85 a barrel despite the US war with Iran, partly because large volumes were still moving through the strait.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 20:34

Trump says pipelines can reduce Strait of Hormuz’s importance

EconomyUS debt crosses $40 trillion threshold after doubling under Trump and Biden

The U.S. Treasury said total national debt has surpassed $40 trillion for the first time. Fresh warnings say a fiscal crisis is developing as the costs of social safety-net programs and interest payments greatly exceed revenues constrained by tax cuts.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 20:25

US debt crosses $40 trillion threshold after doubling under Trump and Biden

PoliticsTrump leaves open possibility of further sanctions on Iran

US President Donald Trump said the United States could impose new sanctions on Iran, adding that “very draconian sanctions” were under consideration.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 20:15

Trump leaves open possibility of further sanctions on Iran

EconomyTrump Says Interest Rate System Doesn't Make Sense

President Donald Trump says interest rates should fall when the country is doing well economically, but instead they rise. Speaking at the White House, he calls the system unfair.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 20:13

Trump Says Interest Rate System Doesn't Make Sense

PoliticsTrump the builder carves his legacy in stone as pressures mount

With diplomacy with Iran stalled, financial markets uneasy and his approval rating hitting another low, President Donald Trump took reporters on a Wednesday tour of White House construction projects he hopes will cement his legacy.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 20:05

Trump the builder carves his legacy in stone as pressures mount

EconomyTrump, Carney Optimistic on Trade Deal

Bloomberg’s early edition of Balance of Power examines US-Canada trade negotiations and Trump’s pause on 50% tariffs against Canada, with analysts and former officials discussing the talks.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 19:43

Trump, Carney Optimistic on Trade Deal