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.
President Donald Trump, flanked by senior law enforcement officials, celebrated Friday’s sharp decline in murder and other crimes after the FBI released its 2025 crime report, presenting the drop as a personal achievement.
C
CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 00:01
US President Donald Trump says he will declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory “pretty soon” after Iran is defeated.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-15 00:00
The program examines politics and global business. Democratic Representative Gwen Moore says rising gasoline prices are worsening Americans’ cost-of-living squeeze, rejecting President Donald Trump’s view that people should accept paying “a tiny bit more” at the pump because of the war with Iran. Republican Representative Mike Flood says affordability remains a concern he continues to hear from constituents.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 23:50
President Donald Trump downplayed concerns about conditions for sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as the carrier’s deployment to the Middle East nears nine months and service members’ families voice an uproar.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 22:30
Donald Trump said he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory after Iran is defeated. Iran's deputy foreign minister rejected the remarks, saying Tehran would not be intimidated and would retain control of the waterway. Trump also urged Americans to accept higher gasoline prices as the cost of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
DDWOriginal★★★★★2026-08-14 22:14
The Trump administration has asked the US Supreme Court to let work continue on its $400 million White House ballroom. Justice Department lawyers call the secure space vital to national security, while an appeals court ruled the project lacked congressional approval and ordered above-ground construction to stop. The National Trust for Historic Preservation urged the court to reject the appeal.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 22:02
Trump has directed the US Navy to remove the modern electromagnetic launch system from an upcoming aircraft carrier and return to an older steam-powered catapult. The change could add billions of dollars to the price and delay deployment until the late 2030s.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 22:01
President Donald Trump said he plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory after defeating Iran, although it remains unclear whether the statement represents a shift in policy.
R
ReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-14 22:00
US President Donald Trump said Washington remembers that its NATO allies refused to support it during its conflict with Iran. He argued that the United States had invested in NATO for decades, yet the alliance was not there when America asked for help.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-14 21:51
US President Donald Trump said the United States would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz its “territory” after defeating Iran. Control of the vital waterway has become a major sticking point in US-Iran ceasefire negotiations, and his remarks are likely to inflame tensions. Iran’s deputy foreign minister rejected the idea, saying the strait could not be taken over by a tweet, aircraft carrier or decree.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-08-14 21:50
