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.
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

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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

PoliticsTrump secures Robert Gilman’s release from Russia without prisoner swap

Former hostage negotiator Dan O’Shea discusses Donald Trump’s role in securing the release of Robert Gilman. Gilman, a U.S. Marine veteran, had been detained in a Russian prison. The release is described as addressing a wrongful detention and was achieved without resorting to a prisoner exchange.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 11:00

Trump secures Robert Gilman’s release from Russia without prisoner swap

PoliticsTrump administration set to spend at least $900 million on White House construction, WaPo reports

Donald Trump’s administration is preparing to spend at least $900 million on construction projects within the White House grounds, according to a Washington Post report published Wednesday. The newspaper said its account was based on records. The reported spending concerns multiple construction projects at the White House site.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 10:50

Trump administration set to spend at least $900 million on White House construction, WaPo reports

HealthHow Trump’s Vaccine Plan Puts More Children at Risk

President Donald Trump has introduced an executive order intended to overhaul how children are vaccinated in the United States. In doing so, he revived the discredited notion that immunizations may be responsible for a rise in autism diagnoses. The claim traces back to a fraudulent study and has helped fuel an anti-vaccine movement. That movement has undermined progress against preventable diseases worldwide.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 10:30

How Trump’s Vaccine Plan Puts More Children at Risk

WorldTrump’s war strategy faces unexpected challenges in Iran: Analysis

The United States has not yet achieved the results it wanted from its war on Iran, despite its military power, according to Paul Musgrave, an associate professor of government at Georgetown University in Qatar. He describes the conflict as a contest over which side will blink first. Musgrave says the decisive question is how long Washington or Tehran can withstand economic or political damage. Their willingness to endure that pain reflects how far each is prepared to go for a better deal.

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AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 10:30

Trump’s war strategy faces unexpected challenges in Iran: Analysis

EconomyCrypto Weekly: Trump sees losses, Dubai exchange sanctioned

Trump Media & Technology Group reported a larger loss in the second quarter. The United States also sanctioned Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange Shelbit. US authorities accused the exchange of processing millions of dollars for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. These are the week’s leading cryptocurrency stories.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 10:28

Crypto Weekly: Trump sees losses, Dubai exchange sanctioned

WorldIran rejects Trump’s claim to ‘control’ the Strait of Hormuz: What’s the latest in talks?

Iran has rejected Donald Trump’s claim that the Strait of Hormuz is under control. Tehran says the waterway will remain closed until the United States meets its demands and changes what it calls Washington’s “behaviour”. The statement comes as global energy prices rise, adding pressure to the talks between the two sides.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 10:27

Iran rejects Trump’s claim to ‘control’ the Strait of Hormuz: What’s the latest in talks?

PoliticsTrump secretly switched planes via an airport catering truck to leave Ankara

Donald Trump reportedly left last month’s NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, without public notice. He used an alternate military aircraft while the White House presented the appearance that the Republican president was traveling aboard Air Force One. The reported aircraft change was carried out through an airport catering truck. The Washington Post published the account on Monday.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 10:09

Trump secretly switched planes via an airport catering truck to leave Ankara

WorldNew details emerge on Iranian threat targeting Trump during NATO summit

Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst reports new information about an Iranian threat targeting President Donald Trump’s life. The report also addresses the status of the conflict and carries the claim that the United States is in “total control” of the Strait of Hormuz. The story focuses on the reported threat to Trump and the ongoing situation around the strategic waterway.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 10:00

New details emerge on Iranian threat targeting Trump during NATO summit