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

What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.

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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MAJOR

PoliticsTrump promises to declare Strait of Hormuz US territory

US President Donald Trump said he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory after the United States finishes defeating Iran. He claimed the US blockade prevents ships from passing without its permission. Trump had earlier said Washington fully controls the strait, while The Wall Street Journal reported that July traffic was one-fifth of its pre-conflict level.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★★2026-08-14 20:57

Trump promises to declare Strait of Hormuz US territory

MAJOR

PoliticsBulldozers tear through Big Bend National Park as Trump’s border work advances

Videos recorded by activists show bulldozers cutting through soil and vegetation in Texas’s Big Bend National Park. The work is part of the Trump administration’s multibillion-dollar expansion of a “smart wall” along the US-Mexico border.

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GGuardian NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 20:28

Bulldozers tear through Big Bend National Park as Trump’s border work advances

WorldMore than 250 days at sea: Trump says deployment was ‘not nearly long enough’

President Donald Trump dismissed claims that families of service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are worried about conditions on the aircraft carrier. The ship has spent nearly nine months deployed in support of Middle East operations, but Trump said its deployment had actually been “not nearly long enough.” Iraq war veteran and Armed Services Committee member Chris Deluzio responds.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 20:24

More than 250 days at sea: Trump says deployment was ‘not nearly long enough’

WorldTrump says record Navy deployment in Iran operations was ‘not nearly long enough’

US President Donald Trump dismissed concerns about the strain on sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln after its record deployment of almost nine months. The carrier has supported the US war against Iran, while reports say some sailors are struggling with mental health issues.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-14 20:17

Trump says record Navy deployment in Iran operations was ‘not nearly long enough’

WorldTrump says Navy deployment in the Middle East is 'not nearly long enough'

President Donald Trump played down concerns over the USS Abraham Lincoln’s extended deployment in the Middle East. Reports have described mental health struggles among sailors, while the Navy says it has not seen an increase in suicidal ideation.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 20:16

Trump says Navy deployment in the Middle East is 'not nearly long enough'

EconomyUS regulator conditionally approves bank charter for Trump-backed crypto firm

A national US banking regulator on Friday conditionally approved a bank charter application tied to President Donald Trump and his family’s crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, effectively clearing the way for it to expand its stablecoin operations.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 20:15

US regulator conditionally approves bank charter for Trump-backed crypto firm

PoliticsTrump Heads to Nassau County | Balance of Power: Early Edition

Bloomberg’s early edition of Balance of Power examines the latest developments from the Trump administration, with discussion from Washington correspondents and guests spanning investment, democracy, energy and foreign policy.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-14 19:51

Trump Heads to Nassau County | Balance of Power: Early Edition

PoliticsBig Take: Breaking Down Trump’s 2025 Financial Disclosure

Donald Trump’s 2025 financial disclosure reported $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency earnings, 21,000 securities trades and millions of dollars from his resorts and golf clubs. Bloomberg’s podcast examines the ethical concerns raised by the disclosure and whether it could trigger political fallout.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 19:40

Big Take: Breaking Down Trump’s 2025 Financial Disclosure

PoliticsBloomberg: US questionnaire tests NATO allies’ loyalty to Trump’s policies

The US administration has circulated a questionnaire among NATO allies to assess their support for Donald Trump’s foreign policy, Bloomberg reported on August 14. Allies reacted strongly negatively, viewing it as an attempt to demand ideological loyalty in exchange for US protection. The move comes as Washington reviews its European military presence and is expected to make deep troop and weapons cuts by December.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-14 19:39

Bloomberg: US questionnaire tests NATO allies’ loyalty to Trump’s policies

PoliticsTrump asks Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom construction during appeal

The Trump administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to let the White House continue its $400 million ballroom project while it appeals a lower court order that halted the work.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 19:25

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom construction during appeal