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.
Trump rejected the prospect of replacing Hegseth as Republicans contend with the political fallout from the eight-month war with Iran.
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ABC News
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.
AABC 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
Reports that mention this person, by story.
CNN’s Zachary B. Wolf argues that Trump’s view of the national interest often appears to align with his personal interest, which he uses as a pretext for involving the government in a wide range of markets.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 18:00
The 60-day deadline for a final U.S.-Iran agreement expired without a deal. President Donald Trump demanded that Tehran raise a “white flag of surrender,” while confirming a direct backchannel with Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officials. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned of unprecedented economic measures. Experts say collapsing oil revenue, inflation and the blockade are straining Iran, but the key test is whether pressure reaches IRGC-linked elite networks that have historically been insulated from economic turmoil.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★★★2026-08-17 17:59
Donald Trump abruptly ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea, prompting Democratic lawmakers to accuse him of flattering North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and weakening the US alliance. Trump also linked the decision to Seoul’s refusal to join the US military campaign against Iran.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 17:43
Teenage lifeguard Ryder Williams received a welcome from U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office.
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ReutersOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-17 17:41
President Donald Trump meets Californian teenager Ryder Williams at the White House after Williams’ ocean rescue went viral and drew nationwide attention.
FFox NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-17 17:41
Hours before the annual US-South Korea military manoeuvres began, President Donald Trump said he had ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce them. He argued that the exercises send an inappropriate and hostile signal to North Korea and its leader, with whom he says he has a good relationship, raising questions about whether he is seeking talks.
AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 17:39
President Donald Trump delivered remarks to police in Nassau County, New York, voicing support for law enforcement and declaring that “law and order is back.”
TThe White HouseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 17:30
US President Donald Trump threatened to attack Oman if it interferes with US efforts in the Strait of Hormuz. His remarks came as the 60-day US-Iran peace-talk window ended Monday without concrete plans to end the continuing conflict, while Iran said it was holding talks with Oman over the strait.
CCNNOriginal★★★★★2026-08-17 17:00
Democratic senator Jon Ossoff attacked Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying they had “lied the nation into a war” over Iran. Speaking at a rally in midtown Atlanta, Ossoff, who is seeking re-election in Georgia in November, called Trump’s handling of the war “uniquely despicable.”
GGuardian NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 16:59
Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman as the U.S. ally works to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The 60-day deadline for reaching a broader deal with Iran has expired, with developments being followed live.
CCNNOriginal★★★★★2026-08-17 16:30