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.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urged swift consultations with the US on Seoul’s plan to acquire its first nuclear-powered submarine. The call came after Donald Trump ordered curbs on joint drills with South Korea, citing its lack of support for his war with Iran.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 06:00
Stephen Collinson writes that, in the view of Donald Trump’s critics, the president is faring badly on foreign policy.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-18 06:00
South Korean president Lee Jae Myung has renewed his drive to regain wartime operational control of the country’s forces from the US and urged faster progress on nuclear-powered submarines. His remarks followed Donald Trump’s order to substantially reduce joint exercises and his praise for ties with Kim Jong-un.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 05:50
US President Donald Trump says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has responded to his outreach and described the exchange as “very positive”. Trump again criticised South Korea for refusing to join the war on Iran and said reducing joint drills would make the South safer. Seoul said the exercises began as planned and were intended to protect peaceful daily life, not attack the North or raise tensions.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 05:44
Donald Trump’s executive order targeting “birth tourism” faces a difficult legal battle. After the Supreme Court rejected his earlier effort to restrict birthright citizenship, legal experts told Al Jazeera’s “This is America” that the new order is unlikely to fare better.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 05:23
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found President Donald Trump's approval rating had dropped to the lowest level of his presidency, while an overwhelming majority of Americans worried that the U.S. war with Iran would last a long time.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 05:09
US President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back annual joint exercises with South Korea, saying Seoul would not assist the US in its ongoing war against Iran. He also pointed to his “very good relationship” with Kim Jong Un. An expert told DW Pyongyang may not take the last-minute move seriously.
DDW NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 04:04
President Donald Trump’s decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea does not just slight a longtime ally; it also raises broader concerns about US security.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 03:00
US President Donald Trump is highlighting his relationship with North Korea after ordering a reduction in annual joint military exercises with South Korea. He called the drills “totally inappropriate and hostile” towards North Korea, which he described as “unthreatening and respectful”, and said he disliked them because of his “very good relationship” with Kim Jong Un.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 02:43
US President Donald Trump said Washington would not seek to extend its interim agreement with Iran, accusing Tehran of rejecting a deal he considers necessary to end the conflict. Iran denied claims of back-channel talks and said it could shift to a fully offensive posture, including possible action around the Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy fails. Trump also threatened to bomb Oman if it obstructs efforts to restore commercial shipping.
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CGTNOriginal★★★★★2026-08-18 02:20
