President of the United States
President of the United States (2017–)
| Born | 1946-06-14 · Queens |
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| Party | Republican |
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| Education | University of Pennsylvania (BS) |
| Occupation | Politician, Businessman, Media personality |
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 |
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| 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% |
What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.
An ABC News voter poll found that 34% of voters said the war was “crucial” to their vote.
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ABC News
A Democratic landslide has shaken US politics, while several tightly contested races remain undecided. Trump blamed the Iran war for the losses.
AAl Jazeera
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.
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TASS
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
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.
TTASS
Less than a day after Republicans suffered historic midterm losses, Donald Trump spent more than 20 minutes promoting the planned White House ballroom and its features without mentioning Democrats’ gains. He later acknowledged that the Iran war’s effect on fuel prices may have helped Democrats, but said the conflict was worth it and claimed Republicans would have won if he had been on the ballot.
TThe Guardian
Trump acknowledged that the Iran war affected the midterm elections, while insisting he would make the same choice again.
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The Associated Press
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.
TTRT World
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.
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Bloomberg Television
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.
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NBC News
Reports that mention this person, by story.
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.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 10:30
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.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-18 10:15
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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Fox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 10:00
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.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-18 09:59
As the 60-day ceasefire deadline expires, US President Donald Trump is lashing out at Oman, an American ally trying to mediate negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Using an expletive, Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way”, marking another such threat against the country.
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 09:59
An analyst says President Donald Trump is signaling displeasure with South Korea by reducing joint military exercises. Trump cited South Korea’s refusal to join his war against Iran and said he has a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, leaving many in the longtime U.S. ally baffled.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 09:02
Donald Trump said Kim Jong Un had responded to his recent diplomatic outreach, suggesting the United States and North Korea may be moving back toward direct communication. South Korea is calling for a stronger alliance with Washington as joint US-South Korean military exercises are reduced.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-18 08:51
South Korea is urging a stronger alliance with the United States as Washington and North Korea appear to be moving toward renewed direct communication. Trump said Kim Jong Un had responded to his recent outreach, while fewer joint military exercises could create distance between Seoul and Washington.
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 08:51
US President Donald Trump said he would not seek to revive a stalled truce with Iran, leaving the simmering Middle East conflict and the contest for control of the Strait of Hormuz unresolved.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 08:42
Donald Trump called a CNN reporter a “fake reporter” after the journalist asked whether North Korea’s president had requested that the US president scale back military drills with South Korea.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 08:33
