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 he is not currently seeking to kill large numbers in Iran
Trump said he would kill large numbers of people in Iran if necessary, but was not seeking to do so now. He again insisted that he did not consider the conflict with Iran a war.
TTASS 2026-11-03 15:16
Trump says Israel and Europe can buy any US weapons
US President Donald Trump said Israel and Europe can buy whatever US weapons they need. Earlier in the day, he said the United States would stop financing Israel by year-end because it would no longer be needed.
TTASS 2026-11-03 15:15
US continues supplying weapons to Kyiv, Trump says
President Donald Trump said the United States is still sending weapons and equipment to Kyiv through European countries, which pay the full cost. He said Joe Biden had transferred $350 worth of weapons and equipment to Kyiv for free. Moscow says Western arms supplies prolong the conflict and cannot alter the battlefield situation.
TTASS 2026-11-03 15:07
Trump says U.S. will end $4 billion in funding to Israel after 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he had reached a deal with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for Washington to stop providing Israel with $4 billion in funding after the end of this year.
CCBC News 2026-11-03 14:44
Trump says US will stop funding Israel by year-end
The United States will end its annual $4 billion contribution to Israel by the end of this year, President Donald Trump said. He said he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had agreed months ago, adding that Israel was fine with it. Trump did not specify what kind of assistance he meant.
TTASS 2026-11-03 14:31
Trump says US will end $4 billion in aid to Israel at year-end
President Trump says the United States will cut off $4 billion in aid to Israel at the end of the year because “they don’t need it.”
CCNN 2026-11-03 14:31
Trump says US will end $4 billion in annual aid to Israel and sell arms instead
President Donald Trump says the United States will stop providing Israel with $4 billion in aid each year starting in 2027, while continuing to sell military hardware to its closest ally in the Middle East.
TThe Associated Press 2026-11-03 14:18
Trump says US is close to a trade deal with Canada
Trump said on Tuesday that the United States was close to reaching a trade deal with Canada soon, under which Canada would provide fertilizer to the US without tariffs.
RReuters 2026-11-03 13:45
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

Related reports

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WorldWhy has US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman?

Donald Trump says he would bomb Oman if it “gets in the way” of US talks with Iran. Oman describes itself as neutral between the two countries and has faced several Iranian strikes since the conflict began, but is now involved in negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials say they are close to finalising a shipping deal with Oman.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 21:45

Why has US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman?

TechTrump family crypto firm tied to restricted Chinese AI

Trump-backed World Liberty Financial is working with a Hong Kong-based venture that offers AI models developed by Chinese companies flagged by the US administration over national security concerns.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 21:36

Trump family crypto firm tied to restricted Chinese AI

PoliticsTrump tells CNN reporter to ‘be quiet’ during Oval Office clash

Donald Trump berated CNN correspondent Kristen Holmes during a press availability, telling her to “be quiet” after she asked whether Kim Jong Un had requested a reduction in US military activity with South Korea.

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GGuardian NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 21:36

Trump tells CNN reporter to ‘be quiet’ during Oval Office clash

PoliticsDonald Trump’s Korea strategy is changing. Why?

President Donald Trump says the US will “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. He also points to South Korea’s recent refusal to join the US in pursuing Iran’s “denuclearisation”. The video examines what this could mean for his relationships with both Koreas.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 21:30

Donald Trump’s Korea strategy is changing. Why?

PoliticsDemocratic lawmaker’s jab at Trump aide ignites personal feud

A key Democratic lawmaker seen as a potential 2028 presidential contender took a shot at a close aide to President Donald Trump. The exchange has sparked a personal feud that could affect a critical battleground race in the midterm elections.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 21:30

Democratic lawmaker’s jab at Trump aide ignites personal feud

WorldTrump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of Iran talks

President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb US ally Oman if it “gets in the way” of his administration’s negotiations with Iran. The US and Oman are separately seeking to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a globally important waterway that has been largely closed for nearly six months during the US-Iran war.

Donald TrumpOmanIran negotiationsStrait of Hormuz

BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 21:27

Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of Iran talks

WorldWhy Trump is cutting military drills with US ally South Korea

US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, pointing to their cost, his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Seoul’s absence from Iran-related involvement. The move came as the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield drills began.

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DDW NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 21:26

Why Trump is cutting military drills with US ally South Korea

PoliticsPresident Trump Greets Lifeguard Ryder Williams

President Trump greeted lifeguard Ryder Williams at the White House.

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TThe White HouseOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-17 21:04

President Trump Greets Lifeguard Ryder Williams

WorldTrump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran issue

US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb US ally Oman if it “gets in the way” of his administration’s talks with Iran, Fox News reports. The US and Oman are separately negotiating with Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has been largely closed for nearly six months during the US-Iran war. A Fox reporter said Trump made the threat during a phone interview, using an expletive.

Donald TrumpOmanIranStrait of Hormuz

BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 21:00

Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran issue

WorldTrump says Iran will not make the deal he believes is necessary

US President Donald Trump said Iran would not agree to the kind of deal he considers necessary to stop it from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He said Iran “cannot have a nuclear weapon” and argued that rebuilding its nuclear capabilities would take a long time after earlier US strikes.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 20:49

Trump says Iran will not make the deal he believes is necessary