Donald Trump

President of the United States

9,736 related reports

Profile details

President of the United States (2017–)

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

Wikipedia

Portrait: Daniel Torok · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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

What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.

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

Related reports

Reports that mention this person, by story.

All 97362026 US midterm elections 422The Fed and the US economy 2 AI Development and Risks 2 Iran US War and Gulf Escalation 24 Russia Ukraine War and European Support 16 Gaza War and Humanitarian Crisis 3 Crypto and prediction markets 5 Canada US trade and tariff tensions 8 Trump Administration Policy Controversies and Developments 27 US-Russia Security and Diplomatic Engagement 2 Colombia Abelardo de la Espriella Government 1 US Venezuela Oil and Diplomatic Relations 2 Russia Europe Sanctions and Retaliation 1 European Energy Security and Supply Crisis 1 Brazil Presidential Election and Political Contest 2 China US Geopolitical and Economic Rivalry 1 Other reports 281

PoliticsWhite House press secretary and Trump adviser Karoline Leavitt to leave role

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down at the end of the month. Her departure will bring to a close the tenure of one of the administration’s most prominent and trusted advisers. The change comes as the Trump administration moves toward November’s midterm elections.

US politicsWhite Housepersonnel change

FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-12 21:54

White House press secretary and Trump adviser Karoline Leavitt to leave role

Politics'If I go, you go, right?': Traveling on the presidential plane without Trump

The story focuses on travel aboard the presidential plane without Trump. From the outset, something about the arrangement did not add up, the report says.

Donald Trumppresidential planepolitics

RReutersOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-12 21:10

'If I go, you go, right?': Traveling on the presidential plane without Trump

SportsJosh Kushner and Bob Iger to buy Los Angeles Lakers for record $12.5 billion

Josh Kushner announced that he is joining forces with former Disney CEO Bob Iger to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers. Kushner is the brother of Jared, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law. The reported purchase price is a record-breaking $12.5 billion, marking a major transaction involving one of basketball’s best-known teams.

Los Angeles Lakersteam acquisitionsports business

CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 20:57

Josh Kushner and Bob Iger to buy Los Angeles Lakers for record $12.5 billion

PoliticsVOA Today’s Focus: Trump confirms secret aircraft transfer after NATO summit

VOA’s daily focus reports that President Trump confirmed he was secretly moved from Air Force One to another aircraft after the NATO summit for security reasons. It also covers the death of former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji at age 98, with Hu Ping and Stephen Roach interviewed about his record and legacy. As Xi Jinping plans a visit to the United States next month, lawmakers from both parties tell VOA that Washington’s Taiwan policy has not changed. Bipartisan senators have also introduced the Ensuring a Future for Tibet Act to strengthen support for Tibetans.

Donald TrumpZhu RongjiTaiwan policyTibet legislation

VVOA ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 20:45

VOA Today’s Focus: Trump confirms secret aircraft transfer after NATO summit

PoliticsLeavitt to leave White House press secretary post before September — Trump

Donald Trump said Karoline Leavitt will leave her post as White House press secretary before September. He said she will now become one of his top outside advisers. Trump also described her as an influential voice within the Republican Party. The change marks a shift in Leavitt’s role from the White House communications position to a broader political advisory role.

US politicsWhite HouseKaroline Leavitt

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 20:22

Leavitt to leave White House press secretary post before September — Trump

PoliticsNGO sues Trump over paid access to his Truth Social publications

An NGO has filed a lawsuit against Trump challenging paid access to publications on his Truth Social page. The plaintiffs say that between 9,000 and 11,000 posts and reposts appeared on the US leader’s page last year alone. The case centers on the content and the way it is accessed.

TrumpTruth Sociallawsuit

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 20:14

NGO sues Trump over paid access to his Truth Social publications

PoliticsTrump says Karoline Leavitt will step down as White House press secretary

Donald Trump said Karoline Leavitt is leaving her position as White House press secretary. According to Trump, she plans to spend more time with her family after giving birth to her second child. Her departure from the role was presented as a family-related decision.

US politicsWhite Housepress secretary

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 20:05

Trump says Karoline Leavitt will step down as White House press secretary

PoliticsTrump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave post

President Donald Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her position. He says Leavitt plans to spend time with her young children and family. The announcement signals a change among senior White House personnel. No departure date or successor is identified in the report.

US politicsWhite Housepersonnel change

BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 19:57

Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave post

PoliticsTrump announces Leavitt will leave White House press secretary role

President Donald Trump announced that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her position at the end of August. Her departure will mark a major shakeup in the president’s press operation. The change comes with less than three months remaining before the midterm elections.

Donald TrumpKaroline LeavittWhite Housemidterm elections

CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 19:56

Trump announces Leavitt will leave White House press secretary role

PoliticsTrump Says White House Press Secretary Leavitt Will Leave Role Later This Month

President Donald Trump said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her position later this month. Her departure would remove Trump’s top spokesperson from the role. The announcement points to an impending change among the White House’s senior communications officials.

US politicsWhite Housepersonnel change

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 19:48

Trump Says White House Press Secretary Leavitt Will Leave Role Later This Month