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.
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.
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CNNOriginal★★★★★2026-08-17 16:30
The Department of Homeland Security has revived construction of Trump’s wall across remote areas of Texas, Arizona, and Tohono O’odham Nation lands, waiving environmental laws in the process. In Arizona, activists are occupying a centuries-old cottonwood tree threatened by the work. The article argues that the physical wall is environmentally destructive and unnecessary alongside an already extensive surveillance network and record-low southwestern border encounters.
TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 16:30
Democrats have condemned Donald Trump’s order to substantially reduce joint US-South Korean military drills, accusing him of abandoning an ally. Republican Senator Thom Tillis also warned that the move could free North Korean troops to provide greater support to Russia in its war against Ukraine.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 16:14
Jared Kushner is undertaking a diplomatic mission in the Middle East to meet Hamas officials and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, seeking to rescue a Gaza ceasefire. The effort follows Netanyahu’s rejection of the US-backed 15-point peace plan in a rare public split with the Trump administration.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 15:56
US President Donald Trump orders the Pentagon to substantially reduce military drills with South Korea, citing their cost, Seoul’s refusal to join Washington’s efforts on Iran and his “good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The programme also covers Xi Jinping’s reflections on China’s past and future and torrential rain in South Korea that triggered a fatal landslide.
CCNAOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 15:50
The US Supreme Court has for a second time refused to hear Donald Trump’s challenge to a federal civil jury’s finding that he sexually abused and defamed writer E Jean Carroll. Trump has repeatedly denied wrongdoing and has paid Carroll more than $5m in damages.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 15:33
Attorney General Todd Blanche declined on Sunday to promise that he would always act independently of the White House, a stance critics say raises concerns that the Justice Department is pursuing President Donald Trump’s political agenda. Blanche said Trump has never and will never ask him to cross a legal or ethical line.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 15:32
US President Donald Trump demanded Iran surrender as a memorandum aimed at ending hostilities expired. He said Washington had opened a direct backchannel with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps but was in no hurry to end the conflict, and threatened to bomb Oman if it obstructed a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-08-17 15:06
Republicans who denied, challenged or cast doubt on Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 presidential election are running for governor in five key battleground states. If elected, they could play pivotal roles in the upcoming 2028 presidential election.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 15:00
The White House said First Lady Melania Trump helped reunite another child with family on August 17 after the child was separated during the conflict in Ukraine. The child’s and family’s citizenship was not disclosed. The White House said her efforts have facilitated reunifications involving 34 children and families.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 14:48