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 2026-11-05. 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 |
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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 says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her post at the end of the month. At 28, Leavitt is the youngest person ever to hold the position. She said the decision was driven by the difficulty of balancing motherhood with the demands of the job.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-13 07:15
The Trump administration is moving to fill a regulatory gap for crypto, but the changes may not last without legislation.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-13 07:00
The US government is partnering with private-sector firms to launch cyberattacks abroad, broadening national security operations that had largely been carried out by government agencies.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-13 06:30
The US military campaign against Iran has not yet forced the regime to capitulate. The Trump administration is again relying on suffocating economic pressure to achieve that outcome.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-13 04:30
After last month’s NATO summit in Turkey, journalists and staff thought they were flying with the US president aboard Air Force One. Donald Trump had instead been secretly moved to another plane following a possible missile threat, without informing those who remained. The episode has prompted questions about security, secrecy and who was entitled to know.
DDW NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-13 03:00
Karoline Leavitt calls her service as White House press secretary the “honor of a lifetime.” President Donald Trump says she will remain a top outside adviser and an influential voice in the Republican Party.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-13 02:15
A senior adviser to the commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Iran could “prolong” its war with the US until Donald Trump leaves office. Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is becoming more urgent as the International Energy Agency warns that global oil stockpiles are rapidly shrinking. Traffic through the waterway remains minimal despite Trump’s insistence that it is open and under US control.
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CNNOriginal★★★★★2026-08-13 01:24
The White House is weighing whether to support a proposal to expand the capital-gains tax exemption for sales of primary homes. It is also considering lower levies on investments. The possible changes are being discussed ahead of the midterm election. Their benefits would disproportionately go to some of the wealthiest US households.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-13 00:30
Several Democratic-led states have sued to challenge the Trump administration’s new tariffs on dozens of trading partners. The latest duties target countries accused of failing to prevent forced labour before their goods are exported to the United States. Trump argues that tariffs can revive American manufacturing and industry. Critics counter that the measures are being used as political leverage and could hurt consumers across the country.
AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 23:35
Trump’s poll numbers appear to be falling, but his support remains as strong as ever in the town that makes missiles for him. The community is portrayed as deeply conservative, standing apart from the broader decline suggested by national polling. Its political loyalty remains closely tied to Trump and the work carried out there.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 23:26
