President of the United States
President of the United States (2017–)
| Born | 1946-06-14 · Queens |
|---|---|
| Party | Republican |
| Offices |
|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 acknowledges that the Iran war was “largely” responsible for Republicans’ US election wipeout, while insisting he “had to do it.”
AAl Jazeera
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
Bloomberg’s Jeff Mason discusses the White House response to Republican midterm losses, Trump’s focus on the ballroom, and his acknowledgment that higher gasoline prices linked to the Iran war contributed to the defeat.
B
Bloomberg Television
Trump rejected the prospect of replacing Hegseth as Republicans contend with the political fallout from the eight-month war with Iran.
A
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.
BBloomberg News
Omid Memarian, a senior Iran analyst at DAWN, analyzes the US midterms.
TTRT World
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.
B
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.
T
TASS
Reports that mention this person, by story.
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.
R
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
Bloomberg News Now is an audio roundup of the day’s leading stories, including a reported warning from Jamie Dimon to the UK, Donald Trump’s move to reduce military drills with South Korea and other global business news. It is updated throughout the day and runs for a few minutes per edition.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-17 08:30
Jared Kushner is due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to promote a 15-point Gaza plan rejected by Israel. A day earlier, Trump’s son-in-law met Hamas political leaders in Egypt and held talks with Qatari, Turkish and Egyptian mediators in an effort to break the diplomatic deadlock.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 08:13
US President Donald Trump said the United States would “greatly reduce” joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. He also criticized Seoul for rejecting cooperation on US efforts to denuclearize Iran. South Korea said it was reviewing the remarks and would continue consultations with Washington.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 08:02
Lebanon experienced its deadliest day of fighting in months, increasing pressure on stalled US-Iran negotiations as Washington prepares new economic measures. President Donald Trump told the Pentagon to substantially reduce military drills with South Korea.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 07:02
Hamas called on mediators and the US-created board overseeing the ceasefire to “compel” Israel to approve Donald Trump’s latest Gaza peace roadmap. Trump’s envoys met Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators in Cairo and were due to meet Benjamin Netanyahu, as Israel continued airstrikes in Gaza.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 06:32
