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 made his first in-person appearance since Democrats’ landslide midterm victory at the site of his White House ballroom project, where he spoke at length about his renovation work in Washington.
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Bloomberg News
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.
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
Reports that mention this person, by story.
President Donald Trump addressed a question about the controversial construction of a ballroom at the White House, calling those who oppose it “DISLOYAL” to the country.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 20:30
President Trump’s Middle East envoy Jared Kushner held lengthy talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but there appeared to be no breakthrough in efforts to find peace in Gaza. Netanyahu’s office called the discussions deep and constructive. The programme also mentions Xi Jinping praising the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown and actress Hayden Panettiere.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 20:15
President Donald Trump said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had responded to requests for a conversation between them. Trump is also moving to reduce military drills with traditional US ally South Korea, saying Kim has always treated him with “great respect.”
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 20:14
The US Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s request for a second time to overturn a jury finding that he sexually abused and defamed writer E. Jean Carroll. The case concerns a $5 million award.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 20:10
Trump tied a Pentagon-directed reduction in exercises involving South Korea to what he described as the country's unwillingness to support the war with Iran.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 19:54
US President Donald Trump said he supports his previously floated idea of declaring the Strait of Hormuz US territory, claiming the United States has total control of the waterway through a blockade. He said the strait remains open and oil prices will keep falling unless Washington takes something “far more drastic.”
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 19:50
Bloomberg’s early edition of Balance of Power examines the latest developments in the Middle East, including President Donald Trump’s approach to a US-Iran deal and a scaling back of military exercises in South Korea. Guests include strategy advisers and Assistant US Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 19:46
Oil tankers and container ships remained at a standstill in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. As Iran said it was working with Oman on a plan to manage shipping through the waterway, President Donald Trump again threatened Oman. The United States has demanded that the strait fully reopen.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 19:43
US President Donald Trump said he is not seeking to extend the memorandum of understanding with Iran. He added that Tehran is not willing to accept Washington’s terms for ending the conflict, saying it wants a deal but not one he considers necessary.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 19:36
As annual US-South Korea military exercises got underway, Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce them. He said the drills send an inappropriate and hostile signal to North Korea and Kim Jong Un, with whom he says he has a good relationship, raising questions about whether he is seeking dialogue.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 19:34
