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.
US President Donald Trump said he ordered joint military drills with South Korea to be reduced out of respect for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. The exercises nevertheless went ahead as planned on Monday.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-17 10:56
The Trump administration is intensifying diplomacy to secure a Gaza peace plan. US envoy Jared Kushner is due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to persuade him to support the proposal. With Netanyahu facing significant political and personal stakes ahead of a possible re-election, the meeting’s prospects for a breakthrough and its implications for all sides are under scrutiny.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-17 10:30
The Trump administration is intensifying diplomacy to secure a Gaza peace plan. US envoy Jared Kushner is due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to persuade him to support the proposal. With Netanyahu facing major political and personal stakes ahead of a possible re-election, the meeting’s potential to produce a breakthrough in Gaza is under scrutiny.
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 10:30
The US president criticized Seoul while praising his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, making Asian allies nervous.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 10:30
US President Donald Trump has ordered a reduction in military exercises with South Korea as tensions remain high on the Korean peninsula, which is technically still at war. The annual drills are intended to guard against a full-scale invasion; this year’s Ulchi Freedom Shield involves US forces and about 18,000 South Korean troops.
AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 10:15
Donald Trump-backed World Liberty Financial is working with a Hong Kong-based venture that offers artificial-intelligence models developed by Chinese companies the U.S. administration has flagged over national security concerns.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 10:15
Bloomberg News Now offers a comprehensive audio briefing on the day’s top stories, with updates throughout the day and global business news delivered in a few minutes.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-17 10:00
US and South Korean forces began planned joint military exercises on Monday despite Donald Trump urging a reduction. Trump described the drills as too expensive and hostile toward North Korea, while critics cautioned that scaling them back could undermine South Korea’s security. They are scheduled to run through August 28.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-17 09:22
US and South Korean forces began joint military exercises on Monday as scheduled, despite Donald Trump urging that they be reduced. Trump called the drills too expensive and hostile toward North Korea, while critics cautioned that cutting them could undermine South Korea’s security. They are due to run until August 28.
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 09:22
Removing red tape for Wall Street has been a priority for the Trump White House. Europe’s banks want comparable deregulation and are now more hopeful about getting it than they have been in a long time.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 09:11