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

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

Trump says war was ‘largely true’ cause of midterm loss
After the US midterm elections, Trump said it was “largely true” that the war had led to the loss. Glenn Alexander Crowther, a senior fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis, analyzed the midterms.
Party strategy and campaigning
TTRT World 2026-11-05 03:01
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.
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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

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PoliticsOfficials feared Trump faced enormous risk flying out of country, source says

Officials were concerned that a specific threat could place Donald Trump at enormous risk if he flew out of the country. The concern applied both to the legacy Air Force One aircraft and to the jet donated by Qatar. Trump had used the Qatar-donated plane to travel to the summit, according to a person familiar with the matter.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 13:30

Officials feared Trump faced enormous risk flying out of country, source says

WorldTrump breaks silence on possible Iranian threat in Turkey

Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst describes an Israeli intelligence warning about a possible threat to President Donald Trump during the NATO Summit in Turkey. The report also examines the effect of the U.S. naval blockade on Iran’s economy. Trump has now publicly addressed the possibility of such a threat. The account links the security warning with wider pressure on Iran. It presents the issue through the reported intelligence warning and the blockade’s economic impact.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 13:30

Trump breaks silence on possible Iranian threat in Turkey

PoliticsMullin accelerates DHS role in Trump’s election-fraud crusade

Since taking over the Department of Homeland Security in March, Markwayne Mullin has sped up efforts to expand the agency’s role. DHS is being positioned as a central force in Donald Trump’s campaign against what he portrays as widespread election fraud. The description retains the qualification that the alleged fraud is “purported,” signaling that the claim is not presented as established fact. Mullin’s tenure is therefore linked to a broader political effort to make election-fraud enforcement a major DHS priority.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 13:29

Mullin accelerates DHS role in Trump’s election-fraud crusade

PoliticsPresident Trump Gaggles with Press at Joint Base Andrews, Aug. 11, 2026

President Donald Trump spoke briefly with reporters at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Aug. 11, 2026.

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TThe White HouseOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-12 13:17

President Trump Gaggles with Press at Joint Base Andrews, Aug. 11, 2026

PoliticsTrump addresses secret Air Force One swap as new questions swirl

President Trump has publicly addressed a secret aircraft switch after leaving Turkey last month. He departed following a NATO summit on a plane other than Air Force One, while many other people were still permitted to board. His comments Tuesday marked the first time he had spoken publicly about the change. The switch has prompted fresh questions surrounding the departure.

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CCBS NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 13:01

Trump addresses secret Air Force One swap as new questions swirl

WorldDoocy: Trump is using the BIG GUNS

Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy reports from the White House on the latest developments. The report concerns an alleged Iranian threat targeting President Donald Trump in Turkey. Its headline portrays Trump as bringing out the “BIG GUNS,” using emphatic language to describe his response. The item presents the alleged threat as the central focus of the update.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 12:30

Doocy: Trump is using the BIG GUNS

WorldTrump Claims Control of Hormuz as US-Iran Deadlock Deepens

President Donald Trump claimed that the United States had “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz. Washington and Tehran have hardened their positions as negotiations over the critical waterway remain deadlocked. Separately, strong results from companies supplying artificial-intelligence infrastructure revived demand for technology stocks. CoreWeave surged in premarket trading after sales growth exceeded expectations, while US futures also moved higher as traders awaited a key US event.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 12:06

Trump Claims Control of Hormuz as US-Iran Deadlock Deepens

CultureKennedy Center Ordered to Pay Musician $250,000 in Trump Name Dispute

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington has been ordered to pay a musician more than $250,000 in legal fees. The musician canceled a Christmas Eve concert after the venue moved to add President Donald Trump’s name. The payment order stems from the dispute over that naming decision.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 12:00

Kennedy Center Ordered to Pay Musician $250,000 in Trump Name Dispute

WorldTrump Claims US Controls Hormuz as Washington and Tehran Harden Positions

President Donald Trump said the United States had “total control” of the Strait of Hormuz. His claim came as Washington and Tehran took tougher positions in negotiations over the critical waterway. The talks remain deadlocked, with neither side appearing to soften its stance. The development highlights the widening impasse between the US and Iran over Hormuz.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 11:30

Trump Claims US Controls Hormuz as Washington and Tehran Harden Positions

WorldTrump Claims Control of Strait of Hormuz as CPI Data Looms

President Donald Trump said the United States has “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz. His claim came as Washington and Tehran took harder positions in stalled negotiations over the waterway. Speaking at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington, Trump said, “We own it,” and warned that any Iranian action could bring a forceful response. July US consumer-price data is due to draw attention, with higher oil prices raising concerns that the Federal Reserve may need to increase interest rates. Treasury markets are also in focus.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 11:04

Trump Claims Control of Strait of Hormuz as CPI Data Looms