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.
Trump says the United States has “complete control” of the Strait of Hormuz, while the US military announces a multinational drone task force. Hegseth says American forces can maintain a maritime blockade of Iran indefinitely.
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VOA ChineseOriginal★★★★★2026-08-13 20:45
The Kennedy Center board voted to add President Donald Trump’s name to the building’s facade and proceed with a two-year closure for major renovations. Democratic Congresswoman Joyce Beatty said the move appears intended to circumvent a federal judge’s order requiring Trump’s name to be removed, potentially triggering another legal fight.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-13 20:33
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts board voted Thursday to add an inscription bearing President Donald Trump’s name to the building’s exterior, Democratic Representative Joyce Beatty said. The move could put the board at odds with a federal judge who previously ordered Trump’s name removed from the facade.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-13 19:15
The Trump administration is creating a program allowing private firms to surveil and disrupt foreign criminal networks under federal control and oversight. The Justice and Homeland Security departments will supervise participating companies, which must meet security and performance requirements and post at least a $1 million bond. Experts warn the operations could trigger legal or geopolitical conflicts and harm innocent infrastructure.
TThe VergeOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-13 18:56
Donald Trump said the Secret Service and military decided he should leave Air Force One and take another aircraft to England during his July 8 stop in Ankara for a NATO summit, citing unspecified safety threats. The maneuver was reportedly prompted by an Iranian assassination threat against Trump.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-13 18:39
With the lowest approval rating of any modern US president heading into a midterm election, Donald Trump receives little praise, except on border security. A recent Marquette Law School poll found 52% of Americans approved of his handling of illegal crossings from Mexico, while June apprehensions were 94% below the Biden administration’s monthly average.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-13 18:30
The John F. Kennedy Center board selected by President Donald Trump has voted for a second time to close the performing arts institution for renovations, according to a person briefed on the decision.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-13 18:30
A US federal judge dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students. Judge Richard Stearns said the incidents cited were too isolated and episodic to establish ongoing civil rights violations. The case was part of the administration’s response to pro-Gaza campus protests.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-13 18:28
Human Rights Watch says sweeping staffing and policy changes under Donald Trump have severely weakened federal oversight and enforcement of US civil rights laws. The group reports major cuts at several agencies and says officials stopped, dismissed or reversed support in discrimination cases across criminal justice, housing, education and employment.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-13 17:46
Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz are described as deadlocked, while Iran rejects a claim made by Trump about the strategic waterway. Fox News reports on the latest developments in the conflict.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-13 17:30
