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 2026-11-04. 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
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.

Vance blames Iran war for GOP midterm defeat; Trump says he would ‘do it again’
An ABC News voter poll found that 34% of voters said the war was “crucial” to their vote.
Party strategy and campaigning
AABC News 2026-11-04 21:42
US midterm results live: Trump blames Iran war after losses
A Democratic landslide has shaken US politics, while several tightly contested races remain undecided. Trump blamed the Iran war for the losses.
Party strategy and campaigning
AAl Jazeera 2026-11-04 21:00
Trump says he has no intention of firing Hegseth
President Donald Trump said he does not plan to dismiss War Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying he believes Hegseth is doing a very good job. CBS News had earlier reported, citing sources, that Trump discussed Hegseth’s possible dismissal with aides.
TTASS 2026-11-04 20:50
Trump says he can end war with Iran whenever he wants, but it must be done right
Asked when the US-Israeli operation against Iran might end, Trump said he could stop the war whenever he chose, but it had to be done right. He added that the United States would never let Iran have a nuclear weapon.
TTASS 2026-11-04 20:49
Trump says Iran war largely drove Republicans’ election defeat
Donald Trump said the war with Iran and rising fuel prices were largely responsible for Republicans’ midterm defeat, noting the conflict pushed gasoline prices up in the short term. He maintained that starting the war was worthwhile, saying Iran must not be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon.
Party strategy and campaigning
TTASS 2026-11-04 20:44
Trump concedes Iran war affected midterms but says he’d do it again
Trump acknowledged that the Iran war affected the midterm elections, while insisting he would make the same choice again.
Party strategy and campaigning
TThe Associated Press 2026-11-04 20:23
Trump brushes off impeachment threat and warns Democrats against pursuing it
Donald Trump said he is not worried about impeachment and warned Democrats against pursuing it. He spoke during a tour of construction at the White House ballroom.
Other · 2026 US midterm elections
TTRT World 2026-11-04 19:28
Trump says he is not worried about impeachment
The day after Democrats regained control of Congress, Trump said at the White House that he was not worried about impeachment and that pursuing it would “destroy” the Democratic Party.
Other · 2026 US midterm elections
BBloomberg Television 2026-11-04 19:12
Trump touts White House ballroom in first appearance since midterm losses
In his first public appearance since Republicans suffered major losses in the midterms, Trump praised the White House ballroom under construction on Wednesday and largely avoided discussing his party’s performance.
Other · 2026 US midterm elections
NNBC News 2026-11-04 18:36
Trump says ‘tremendous love’ at rallies did not carry over to candidates
Donald Trump discusses Republicans’ midterm losses, the war with Iran and working with a Democratic-controlled Congress, saying the ‘tremendous love’ he saw at rallies did not transfer to candidates.
Other · 2026 US midterm elections
FFox News 2026-11-04 18:27

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PoliticsOssoff ignites personal feud over Trump aide as Haberman and NewsNight react

Democratic lawmaker and potential 2028 contender Jon Ossoff has sparked a personal feud by taking aim at Donald Trump’s close aide Natalie Harp. The Georgia senator, facing reelection in November, mentioned Harp during Sunday remarks in Atlanta while broadly questioning whether Trump truly wants to serve as commander-in-chief. The dispute could reverberate in a critical battleground midterm race.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 11:55

Ossoff ignites personal feud over Trump aide as Haberman and NewsNight react

WorldShip targeted in Strait of Hormuz as Trump warns Gulf ally

Fox News' Trey Yingst reports on the latest escalation in the Strait of Hormuz as President Donald Trump issues a new warning to Oman.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 11:45

Ship targeted in Strait of Hormuz as Trump warns Gulf ally

WorldWhy has Trump threatened to bomb Oman – for a second time?

US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way” of a peace deal with Iran. Oman is negotiating with Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran talks remain deadlocked, and the 60-day memorandum that enabled negotiations has expired. Trump made a similar threat in May.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 11:33

Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman – for a second time?

Politics‘I don’t know if I’d do it’: Trump jokes with teen lifeguard

Nathanial Rai was swept off his feet on the California coast and rescued by 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams before sitting with Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Trump called Williams a real hero, then joked that he probably would not have done the same and that Rai was lucky he was not on duty that day.

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GGuardian NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-18 11:12

‘I don’t know if I’d do it’: Trump jokes with teen lifeguard

WorldTrump Takes Hard Line on Iran as Hormuz Standoff Drags On

US President Donald Trump said he would not seek to revive a ceasefire deal with Iran that has lapsed, leaving the simmering Middle East conflict and the struggle for control of the Strait of Hormuz in limbo.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 11:00

Trump Takes Hard Line on Iran as Hormuz Standoff Drags On

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WorldIran War: Trump Not Interested in Truce Extension

U.S. President Donald Trump has ruled out extending the expired truce with Iran, leaving the simmering conflict and the contest for control of the Strait of Hormuz unresolved. Brent crude rose to a more-than-three-week high as hopes for a quick reopening faded, while bond markets fell after 30-year Treasury yields reached levels not seen since 2007 amid concerns about government finances and high energy costs.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★★2026-08-18 10:50

Iran War: Trump Not Interested in Truce Extension

MAJOR

PoliticsChina’s Top Envoy to Visit Seoul as Trump Shakes US-Korea Ties

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will spend two days in South Korea from Wednesday, intensifying engagement with Seoul as President Donald Trump raises doubts about Washington’s reliability in the region.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 10:30

China’s Top Envoy to Visit Seoul as Trump Shakes US-Korea Ties

SocietyTrump meets teen lifeguard and boy rescued off California coast

Donald Trump met 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams and 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai, praising how calmly they handled a dramatic ocean rescue off Santa Cruz in July.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-18 10:15

Trump meets teen lifeguard and boy rescued off California coast

WorldJUST IN: Trump issues new warning to Oman

Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst reports on President Trump’s latest warning to Iran and Jared Kushner’s meeting concerning Gaza peace talks.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 10:00

JUST IN: Trump issues new warning to Oman

WorldTrump threatens to bomb Oman as US ally tires of mediating Iran talks

As the 60-day ceasefire deadline expires, US President Donald Trump is lashing out at Oman, an American ally seeking to mediate negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Trump used an expletive to threaten bombing Oman if it “gets in the way,” marking his latest such threat against the country.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-18 09:59

Trump threatens to bomb Oman as US ally tires of mediating Iran talks