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 2026-11-05. 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’s White House renovations cost more than $900 million, mostly paid by taxpayers: report

A report says construction projects at President Trump’s White House carry a price tag of at least $900 million, far more than previously reported, with taxpayers covering most of the cost. Washington Post investigative reporter Jonathan O’Connell explains, while former Trump White House deputy press secretary Sarah Matthews sharply criticizes the renovation budget.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-13 14:50

Trump’s White House renovations cost more than $900 million, mostly paid by taxpayers: report

WorldIran says Trump ‘lied’ about US control over Strait of Hormuz

Iran on Thursday rejected Donald Trump’s claim that Washington controlled the Strait of Hormuz as “lies and fabrications.” Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for Iran’s central military command, said the waterway was fully under Tehran’s control. Trump had said a day earlier that the US had “total control” of the strait.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-13 14:08

Iran says Trump ‘lied’ about US control over Strait of Hormuz

WorldYingst: Iran miscalculated Trump...

Fox News reporter Trey Yingst covers the latest developments in the Middle East, including Iran’s threats in the Strait of Hormuz and Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-13 13:45

Yingst: Iran miscalculated Trump...

WorldDetails emerge on when U.S. learned of potential Iranian plot behind Trump plane switch

New details are emerging about a possible threat from Iran that led President Trump to secretly leave Air Force One in Turkey last month. The report examines when U.S. officials first learned of the potential plot and who traveled with the president.

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CCBS NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-13 13:33

Details emerge on when U.S. learned of potential Iranian plot behind Trump plane switch

EconomyTrump Uses AI to Stop China’s Transshipment Network

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro says the Trump administration is deploying artificial intelligence against countries helping China evade US tariffs. He says more than 40 countries are involved in China’s transshipment network.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-13 13:29

Trump Uses AI to Stop China’s Transshipment Network

WorldTrump-loyal Tennessee munitions town divided over Iran

Kingsport, Tennessee, is a manufacturing town with an ammunition plant producing explosives relied on by the US military. Although the Republican stronghold remains broadly loyal to the party, voters are divided over the Iran war, economic concerns and pledges to avoid further wars.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-13 13:20

Trump-loyal Tennessee munitions town divided over Iran

EconomyTrump Trade Enforcers Deploy AI to Crack Down on Tariff Dodging

The Trump administration is developing an AI-powered “detective border” to target trading partners suspected of helping China evade tariffs on goods imported into the US.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-13 13:01

Trump Trade Enforcers Deploy AI to Crack Down on Tariff Dodging

PoliticsExpert warns UK is in ‘free fall’ on free speech as MP calls Trump grant ‘MAGA money meddling’

The U.S. Embassy in London is offering up to $500,000 to support shared U.S.-UK values including free speech, due process and limited government. Liberal Democrat MP Lisa Smart calls the funding “Trump’s MAGA money meddling in democracy,” while FIRE president Greg Lukianoff describes the UK’s speech environment as a “true free speech disaster” amid tighter restrictions.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-13 12:08

Expert warns UK is in ‘free fall’ on free speech as MP calls Trump grant ‘MAGA money meddling’

WorldIranian state media mocks Trump over secret aircraft switch

Iranian state media mocked U.S. President Donald Trump after new details emerged about his secret aircraft switch during a visit to Turkey, saying the move showed how nervous he is about the Islamic Republic’s power. A meme depicted him hiding in a catering truck.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-13 12:05

Iranian state media mocks Trump over secret aircraft switch

EconomyAntwerp diamond sector rejects link between Trump ring and tariff exemption

Antwerp’s diamond sector has rejected allegations that an 18-carat gold ring set with 321 diamonds, recently gifted to U.S. President Donald Trump, was linked to Europe’s diamond industry receiving an exemption from new tariffs weeks later.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-13 11:25

Antwerp diamond sector rejects link between Trump ring and tariff exemption