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.
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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.
The Trump administration has arrested Heidi Beirich, an expert on far-right groups. She faces charges over the alleged misuse of donor funds. Prosecutors accuse her of using contributions to pay informants. The case centers on claims that donor money was improperly used for that purpose.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 23:23
Media organizations have filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump over a system that charges for exclusive access to posts made through his public social media presence. The complaint alleges that Trump unfairly profits from the arrangement. It says the fees can reach as much as $100,000 per month. The case challenges the practice of putting presidential posts behind a paid-access model.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 23:23
Following Trump’s ruse in Turkey, attention turns to earlier secret trips by presidents. Measures used on such journeys included keeping aircraft window shades closed and pulling a baseball cap down to conceal the president’s face. Cellphones were seized, and those involved received strict warnings not to leak information.
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ReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 22:45
New details have emerged about President Donald Trump’s decision to switch planes after leaving the NATO conference. Fox News senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy reported the latest developments on the matter. The change was linked to a reported “threat,” placing the focus on presidential travel and security. The report was presented on “The Story.”
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 22:30
President Donald Trump addresses the resignation of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, according to a Fox News report. The update focuses on the latest developments surrounding her departure and also includes primary election results and other political news.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 22:25
The US Department of Homeland Security is expected to purchase as much as $20m worth of electric-shock gloves for ICE officers. The reported plan comes as President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown faces criticism. The proposed equipment would bring an electric-shock device into immigration enforcement operations, drawing attention to the methods being considered.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 22:22
US President Donald Trump has again asserted that the United States holds the advantage over the Strait of Hormuz. He said the US maritime blockade is known as an “iron wall” and that Iran can do nothing. A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard official has also made a related statement, leaving the future course uncertain.
NNHK NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 22:17
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Wednesday, according to the White House. The White House said the measure is intended to empower federal law enforcement to use cyber tools against transnational criminal organizations operating in foreign jurisdictions. It said the groups targeted Americans through their activities. The memo therefore focuses on expanding law-enforcement capability against such organizations abroad.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 22:10
President Donald Trump said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her position at the end of August. He described her as one of his most trusted aides and said she would become a “top outside adviser.” Her departure removes one of Trump’s closest allies inside the White House. The move represents a major shakeup for the president’s press operation with less than three months remaining before the midterm elections.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 22:00
A federal lawsuit filed Wednesday alleges that President Donald Trump’s expensive subscription for instant access to his Truth Social posts violates the Constitution. The case challenges the paid arrangement that provides immediate access to his posts. It centers on Trump, Truth Social and the constitutional status of the subscription service.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 22:00