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 asks US Supreme Court to allow $400m ballroom project to proceed

The Trump administration has asked the US Supreme Court to suspend a lower-court injunction and let construction of a $400m ballroom at the White House continue. An appeals court had ruled that congressional approval was required, while the Justice Department said the project was necessary for national security.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 19:02

Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow $400m ballroom project to proceed

WorldTrump confirms USS Abraham Lincoln will return from Middle East

US President Donald Trump said the USS Abraham Lincoln is returning from the Middle East under a planned force rotation and will be replaced by a similar carrier. He rejected claims that its mission had lasted too long, saying it was “not nearly long enough.”

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 18:37

Trump confirms USS Abraham Lincoln will return from Middle East

PoliticsWATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks at Nassau County Police Academy Center

President Donald Trump is delivering remarks at the Nassau County Police Academy Center for Training and Intelligence in New York in a live appearance.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-14 18:26

WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks at Nassau County Police Academy Center

PoliticsTrump dismisses claims of service members’ families’ concerns over USS Abraham Lincoln conditions

President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed claims that families of service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are concerned about conditions on the aircraft carrier. The ship has been deployed for nearly nine months supporting operations in the Middle East.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 18:24

Trump dismisses claims of service members’ families’ concerns over USS Abraham Lincoln conditions

PoliticsPresident Trump speaks briefly with reporters at Joint Base Andrews

President Trump held a brief exchange with the press at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Aug. 14, 2026.

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TThe White HouseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-14 18:03

President Trump speaks briefly with reporters at Joint Base Andrews

PoliticsTrump asks Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom construction to continue

President Donald Trump asked the US Supreme Court to authorize continued construction of his massive new White House ballroom. Two lower courts had ruled that he was violating the law by moving ahead without congressional approval.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 17:31

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom construction to continue

PoliticsJoe Rogan Criticizes Trump’s ‘Crazy’ Plan to Sell Early Access to Social Posts

Podcaster Joe Rogan criticized a plan by Donald Trump’s media company to sell early access to Trump’s potentially market-moving social media posts. The proposal shocked one of Trump’s most influential supporters.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-14 16:00

Joe Rogan Criticizes Trump’s ‘Crazy’ Plan to Sell Early Access to Social Posts

WorldExclusive: Ukraine tells Trump Russia may not capture remaining Donetsk territory even in 2027

Kyiv privately told the Trump administration that Russia may still be unable to seize the Ukrainian-held parts of Donetsk Oblast by 2027, according to a document seen by the Kyiv Independent. The assessment says Russian advances have slowed to under 100 square kilometers per month. Ukraine is rejecting Moscow’s demand to withdraw and is proposing a ceasefire along the current front line.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-14 15:36

Exclusive: Ukraine tells Trump Russia may not capture remaining Donetsk territory even in 2027

PoliticsUS sends NATO allies a Trump loyalty test as troop cuts loom

The US administration has sent NATO allies a questionnaire to assess their support for President Donald Trump’s policies ahead of a possible reduction in the American military presence in Europe, Bloomberg reports. It asks about backing Washington’s foreign-policy line, limits on US base access, purchases from US defense firms and European defense production. Some allies saw it as seeking ideological alignment in return for security guarantees.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-14 15:23

US sends NATO allies a Trump loyalty test as troop cuts loom

PoliticsTrump asks Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom construction to continue

President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to let construction of a $400m White House ballroom continue without congressional approval. The administration calls the stop-work order dangerous, while an appeals court had ruled that building must halt pending Congress’s approval.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 15:10

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom construction to continue