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.
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.
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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
President Donald Trump addressed the New York governor’s race, his record on crime and opposition to sanctuary policies during a speech at the Nassau County Police Academy on Long Island.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 21:45
US President Donald Trump said Washington does not seek to destroy Iran but would respond “100 times harder” if the Islamic Republic attacks. He added that the US is capable of destroying “the whole place,” while saying it does not want to do so.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-14 21:33
President Donald Trump dismissed concerns about the strain on sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, saying the carrier’s more than 260-day deployment supporting the war with Iran was “not nearly long enough.” Families and lawmakers have raised concerns about sailors’ mental health and worsening conditions on the ship.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-14 21:25
Donald Trump rejected concerns about worsening conditions and mental-health strain aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, despite reports of supply shortages and sailors attempting to jump ship. US lawmakers have sought an inquiry into the carrier’s deployment, which has lasted more than 250 days without a port stop. The Navy says it has not observed an increase in suicidal thoughts or attempts.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 21:17
Donald Trump said he would “pretty soon” designate the Strait of Hormuz as US territory, while negotiations to end the war with Iran remain stalled. The seriousness of the remark and whether it represents a new administration policy are unclear. Iran has refused to reopen the waterway unless Washington changes course and meets its demands.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★★2026-08-14 21:14
The BBC has asked a court for permission to subpoena Donald Trump Jr, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner for testimony and records concerning the 6 January 2021 events. Trump sued over a BBC documentary that he says misleadingly edited his speech to suggest he urged supporters to attack the Capitol.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 21:05
President Donald Trump urged Americans on Friday to tolerate a modest rise in gasoline prices, describing it as the cost of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He also said he would soon announce a decision concerning the Strait of Hormuz.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-14 20:59
