Donald Trump: President of the United States — statements on the news and related coverage

Born	1946-06-14 · Queens
Party	Republican
Offices	President of the United States2017-01-20–presentPreceded by: Barack Obama
Education	University of Pennsylvania (BS)
Occupation	Politician, Businessman, Media personality

Approval

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%

Statements

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Iran war live: Trump says war caused election wipeout but he ‘had to do it’
Trump acknowledges that the Iran war was “largely” responsible for Republicans’ US election wipeout, while insisting he “had to do it.”
AAl Jazeera 2026-11-05 00:00
Trump blames Iran war for Republican midterm losses
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.
Party strategy and campaigning
AAl Jazeera 2026-11-04 23:30
Trump discusses ballroom and arch after election defeat
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.
BBloomberg Television 2026-11-04 23:29
Trump dismisses prospect of replacing Hegseth amid Iran war fallout
Trump rejected the prospect of replacing Hegseth as Republicans contend with the political fallout from the eight-month war with Iran.
AABC News 2026-11-04 23:16
Trump praises White House ballroom after midterm wipeout
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.
Other · 2026 US midterm elections
BBloomberg News 2026-11-04 23:15
Trump says Iran war drove up gas prices and affected the results
Omid Memarian, a senior Iran analyst at DAWN, analyzes the US midterms.
Party strategy and campaigning
TTRT World 2026-11-04 22:51
Trump and Vance blame Iran war for midterm losses
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.
Party strategy and campaigning
BBBC News 2026-11-04 22:30
Vance blames Iran war for GOP midterm defeat; Trump says he would ‘do it again’
An ABC News voter poll found that 34% of voters said the war was “crucial” to their vote.
Party strategy and campaigning
AABC News 2026-11-04 21:42
US midterm results live: Trump blames Iran war after losses
A Democratic landslide has shaken US politics, while several tightly contested races remain undecided. Trump blamed the Iran war for the losses.
Party strategy and campaigning
AAl Jazeera 2026-11-04 21:00
Trump says he has no intention of firing Hegseth
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.
TTASS 2026-11-04 20:50

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PoliticsTrump’s gas-price flop, Democrats’ Southern surge and more: Enten’s weekly roundup

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten examines the week’s numbers, including Donald Trump’s standing on gas prices, Democrats rallying around a Southern strategy, a 32-point drop in Trump’s net approval on jobs since the start of his second term, Abdul El-Sayed’s difficulties in Michigan, the prospect of a historic year for Black gubernatorial candidates and polling in Wisconsin.

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PoliticsTrump’s ‘Golden Age’ Pitch Meets Affordability Frustration

President Donald Trump is promoting a “golden age” for the US economy, but continuing worries about gas, food and housing costs are complicating that message before the midterms. Republicans in competitive races must balance defending Trump’s economic record with addressing voters frustrated by affordability pressures.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 12:57

Trump’s ‘Golden Age’ Pitch Meets Affordability Frustration

PoliticsUS TERRITORY?: Trump makes new claim on Strait of Hormuz

Fox News correspondent Madeleine Rivera discusses President Donald Trump’s statement that he will ‘declare’ ownership over the Strait of Hormuz.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-15 12:45

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PoliticsDonald Trump’s Latin American allies open arms to Israel

Israel’s military actions in Gaza and settler attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank have largely isolated it internationally, but Latin America’s authoritarian right sees an opportunity for strategic partnership. Venezuela is restoring consular services, while Colombia has renewed diplomatic ties and plans to move its embassy to Jerusalem, reflecting a broader alignment with Israel and US foreign policy.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-15 11:35

Donald Trump’s Latin American allies open arms to Israel

EconomyQuartz Industry Splits as Trump Tariffs Fuel Affordability Fears

The US will begin collecting tariffs Saturday on imported quartz slabs used in countertops, backsplashes and bathroom tiles. The measure has divided the industry between critics who foresee greater pressure on consumers and supporters who say protection will generate jobs.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 11:30

Quartz Industry Splits as Trump Tariffs Fuel Affordability Fears

WorldIran jails psychologist over Trump appeal as family says authorities sought video insulting Americans

Iranian psychologist Seyed Ahmad Seyedabdollahi was sentenced to seven months in prison after publicly urging Donald Trump to support Iranians protesting the Islamic Republic. A relative says security authorities repeatedly interrogated him, held him in solitary confinement and pressured him to record a video insulting Trump and Americans. A second propaganda case remains under investigation.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 10:00

Iran jails psychologist over Trump appeal as family says authorities sought video insulting Americans

EconomySmall Businesses Despise Trump’s Tariffs — For Good Reason

Hours after the Trump administration launched its latest tariff scheme on July 24, the same small businesses that had defeated earlier White House tariff measures, including at the Supreme Court, sued the government again. The companies are emerging as the public face of small-business resistance to tariffs.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 08:00

Small Businesses Despise Trump’s Tariffs — For Good Reason

PoliticsTrump to Attend Meeting With Crypto, Prediction Markets Executives

President Donald Trump is expected to attend a White House meeting next Wednesday bringing together senior executives from cryptocurrency companies and prediction-market venues, according to a person familiar with the event.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 07:30

Trump to Attend Meeting With Crypto, Prediction Markets Executives

EconomyTrump Family-Tied Drone Makers Get a Boost From New US Tariffs

Drone makers and suppliers, including two companies tied to the Trump family, rallied Friday after the White House announced tariffs on imports of unmanned aircraft systems and their components.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-15 07:00

Trump Family-Tied Drone Makers Get a Boost From New US Tariffs

PoliticsUS Military Option for Cuba Fades as Trump Focuses on Sanctions

People familiar with the matter said the Trump administration is increasingly centering its Cuba strategy on stronger sanctions and economic pressure rather than using military force to break the island’s Communist leadership.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 06:30

US Military Option for Cuba Fades as Trump Focuses on Sanctions