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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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

WorldDonald Trump says he faced ‘greater risk’ on swapped plane

Donald Trump reportedly left Turkey last month on a secret military flight during an undercover operation. The reported mission was prompted by fears that Iran was preparing an assassination attempt against the US president. Trump was allegedly moved from one aircraft to another inside a catering truck. He said the aircraft switch exposed him to a “greater risk.”

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-12 08:39

Donald Trump says he faced ‘greater risk’ on swapped plane

WorldDonald Trump says he faced ‘greater risk’ on swapped plane

Donald Trump reportedly left Turkey on a secret military flight last month. The covert operation was said to have been prompted by fears that Iran was preparing an assassination attempt against the US president. Reports said Trump was moved from one aircraft to another inside a catering truck. Trump now says the aircraft swap exposed him to a “greater risk.”

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 08:39

Donald Trump says he faced ‘greater risk’ on swapped plane

WorldTrump says decoy plane faced ‘greater risk’ during secret flight change

Donald Trump said the decoy aircraft involved in a secret change to his flight plans faced a “greater risk.” Air Force One was still carrying journalists and senior aides during the change. Those people remained at apparent risk of an Iranian strike. His account highlighted the security danger surrounding the flight arrangement.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 07:31

Trump says decoy plane faced ‘greater risk’ during secret flight change

PoliticsTrump says plane he switched to faced ‘greater risk’

Donald Trump confirmed that he secretly changed planes in Turkey last month. The Air Force One carrying staff members and journalists was left behind as a decoy. Trump said the aircraft he actually boarded was exposed to a “greater risk.”

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 07:12

Trump says plane he switched to faced ‘greater risk’

PoliticsTrump administration lifts TikTok restrictions on U.S. government devices

The Trump administration has removed restrictions on using TikTok on federal government devices. Officials said the short-video platform no longer represents a national security threat after its U.S. operations were restructured. The decision reverses the earlier limits placed on TikTok use across government equipment.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 06:37

Trump administration lifts TikTok restrictions on U.S. government devices

PoliticsCan Trump keep his ‘irritation’ with Netanyahu in check?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan. The decision has exposed tensions between the two leaders. The report examines whether Trump can keep his stated or implied irritation with Netanyahu under control as the disagreement unfolds. Their clash centres on the response to the Gaza peace proposal and has put strain on the relationship between them.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 05:01

Can Trump keep his ‘irritation’ with Netanyahu in check?

WorldDid Trump flee an Iranian assassination plot on a catering truck?

New reports say the US president hid inside a catering truck while switching aircraft in July. The reported move was linked to an alleged bomb plot and raised the question of whether it was an escape from an Iranian assassination scheme. The account presents the plot as alleged rather than established fact.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 04:52

Did Trump flee an Iranian assassination plot on a catering truck?

PoliticsTrump says Secret Service made decision on covert plane switch

US President Donald Trump says the decision to switch planes in Turkiye after the NATO summit was made by the Secret Service. He described the decision as being up to the agency, without providing further details.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 04:15

Trump says Secret Service made decision on covert plane switch

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WorldTrump claims US ‘owns’ Hormuz as Iran sets conditions for reopening

US President Donald Trump has again claimed that Washington has complete control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying the United States “owns” the vital waterway. He warned that Iran would be “blown away” if it challenged the US. Tehran has said it will not reopen the strait until Washington meets several demands, including war reparations and an end to sanctions. The statements highlight the sharp confrontation over the waterway’s future.

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AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★★★2026-08-12 04:01

Trump claims US ‘owns’ Hormuz as Iran sets conditions for reopening

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