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 the war in Iran likely contributed to Republican setbacks in the midterm elections, with higher gasoline prices affecting voters. Despite the political fallout, he remained defiant, saying he would “do it again” regarding Iran.
AAl Jazeera
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.
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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
Reports that mention this person, by story.
Trump’s taste for spectacle is especially visible this week as IndyCar arrives in Washington, showing how his presence reaches beyond political affairs.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-17 13:30
US envoy Jared Kushner held an unprecedented meeting with a Hamas delegation in Cairo and is due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv on Monday. Washington is pressing a 15-point Gaza roadmap approved by Donald Trump, but Netanyahu has rejected it and says Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 13:07
Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it obstructs developments with Iran, according to Fox News reports. The 60-day US-Iran truce, which has already been violated repeatedly, expires Monday without an agreement on how the Strait of Hormuz should be managed.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 13:07
President Donald Trump said the Pentagon was instructed to make a substantial reduction in its joint exercises with South Korea, arguing that the drills are costly and send a signal to North Korea.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 13:05
A source familiar with the matter told CNN that British Prime Minister Andy Burnham had communicated with a person purporting to be Susie Wiles. The source placed Wiles among Trump’s closest advisers and identified her as White House chief of staff.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 13:00
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce military exercises 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 annual Ulchi Freedom Shield drills began today and run until Aug 27, with about 18,000 South Korean troops taking part. Seoul says improved US-North Korea ties could enable meaningful dialogue.
CCNAOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 12:55
A bank regulator appointed by President Trump has conditionally approved World Liberty Financial to become a bank. The crypto company was established by Trump’s sons and the sons of special envoy Steve Witkoff.
CCBS NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 12:35
Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises with South Korea, saying they are costly, hostile to North Korea and inappropriate given his good relationship with Kim Jong Un. He also cited Seoul’s refusal to support the US in its war on Iran. The drills were due to run from August 17 to 27.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 12:20
President Donald Trump confirmed that U.S. officials are communicating with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps through a backchannel as the 60-day ceasefire deadline expires. He demanded that Iran abandon any nuclear weapon ambitions and said it should raise a “white flag of surrender,” while threatening to bomb Oman if it obstructs the talks.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★★★2026-08-17 12:10
Fox News says Trump issued a threat against Oman, saying the country could be bombed if it hindered the US blockade of Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 12:00
