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.
Donald Trump said it was “largely true” that the Iran war was responsible for sweeping Republican losses in the US midterms. Vice-President JD Vance had earlier written on social media that “the reason we lost is the war.” Trump said he has no plans for immediate strikes on Iran after the vote, while the region remains alert to possible further military action.
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BBC News
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.
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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.
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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
Reports that mention this person, by story.
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.
GGuardian NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 21:36
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.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 21:30
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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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 21:30
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.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 21:27
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.
DDW NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 21:26
President Trump greeted lifeguard Ryder Williams at the White House.
TThe White HouseOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-17 21:04
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.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 21:00
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.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 20:49
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said Oman had not behaved well but that the US could deal with it “very easily.” Asked whether Kim Jong Un had responded to overtures for talks, Trump said he had and described the development as “very positive,” without providing details.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 20:49
NBC News senior national politics reporter Jon Allen is visiting battleground congressional districts that could determine control of Congress. His Drive to Decision Day series begins in New Jersey’s 7th district before moving to Pennsylvania’s 7th and 8th districts, where voters criticize Trump’s handling of the war with Iran.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 20:48
