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 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.
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Bloomberg Television
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.
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.
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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
Reports that mention this person, by story.
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
U.S. President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to substantially scale back joint military exercises with South Korea that started Monday, pointing to their cost and Seoul’s refusal to join actions against Iran.
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ReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 06:15
President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon on Sunday to reduce military drills with South Korea, calling them “inappropriate and hostile.” He said the ally had failed to assist with the war against Iran and cited his “good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-17 04:38
US President Donald Trump said Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signing the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement showed that the Middle East was coming together and that the countries would be able to defend themselves more effectively. He called it an important and bold first step.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 04:18
As students across the US prepare for a new school year, families are facing a fraught national debate over vaccines and which shots are required for school attendance. Trump’s new executive order does not change the fact that school vaccine requirements are set by the states.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 03:01
US President Donald Trump's envoys met Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators in Cairo to advance his Gaza peace plan. Hamas officials joined some meetings and urged mediators to pressure Israel to approve the ceasefire's second-phase roadmap, while Israeli air strikes in Khan Younis and Nuseirat wounded at least five Palestinians.
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CGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 02:28
The US-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at ending hostilities expires on August 17. Washington and Tehran have spent weeks accusing one another of violating it, casting doubt on an extension as tensions rise again and questions grow over the future of bilateral ties and regional security.
DDW NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 02:01
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to substantially reduce military exercises with South Korea, saying the joint drills send the “wrong signal” to North Korea. Citing his “very good relationship” with Kim Jong-un, he asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to cut exercises due to begin on Monday. Former CIA officer Scott Uehlinger commented in an Al Jazeera interview.
AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 01:54
U.S. President Donald Trump said he instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, calling them costly and an inappropriate, hostile signal. He also cited Seoul’s refusal to join U.S. actions to “denuclearize” Iran.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 01:18
US President Donald Trump said annual military exercises with South Korea send an “inappropriate and hostile” signal to North Korea. He ordered the Pentagon to substantially scale back the Ulchi Freedom Shield drills, scheduled for August 17 to 27, saying it was too late to cancel them.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 01:18
