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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WorldDODGING CROSSHAIRS: Reports reveal Trump's decoy in evading Iran's threat

Reports say President Donald Trump secretly boarded a third, smaller U.S. military aircraft during July’s NATO summit. An airport catering truck allegedly helped conceal the move, while an older Air Force One jet served as a decoy. The reported operation was intended to help Trump leave the summit amid what was described as a credible threat from Iran.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 02:00

DODGING CROSSHAIRS: Reports reveal Trump's decoy in evading Iran's threat

PoliticsMissile threat against Air Force One prompted Trump’s plane switch: Sources

A US official says Donald Trump secretly changed planes in Turkey last month, boarding an alternate military aircraft while concealed inside a catering truck. The elaborate deception was triggered by a threat from Iran. The covert security operation, reportedly designed to protect Trump from an Iranian assassination attempt, highlighted the extraordinary measures taken by American officials. Trump addressed questions about the maneuver on Tuesday.

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CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 01:50

Missile threat against Air Force One prompted Trump’s plane switch: Sources

HealthTrump: Medicaid will no longer pay for gender-transition surgeries in US

President Donald Trump says Medicaid insurance in the United States will stop paying for gender-transition surgeries. He also claims that dozens of American hospitals have ended what he calls “this so-called gender-affirming care.” The remarks frame the policy as a move against that type of treatment. No further details of the measure are provided.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 01:35

Trump: Medicaid will no longer pay for gender-transition surgeries in US

PoliticsTrump says plane after flight switch faced ‘greater risk’

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the aircraft he used after secretly taking a military flight from Turkey last month was exposed to a “greater risk.” His remark described the relative danger faced by the later plane, without explaining what created that risk. The statement followed his account of the undisclosed flight change from Turkey.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 01:30

Trump says plane after flight switch faced ‘greater risk’

PoliticsThe story behind Trump’s Air Force One deception in Turkey

President Trump secretly changed aircraft while in Turkey during the NATO summit, sources said. The switch came amid security concerns linked to an alleged Iranian plot. The account examines the concealed plane change and the circumstances surrounding it. The report attributes the information to sources and presents the Iranian involvement as an allegation.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 00:31

The story behind Trump’s Air Force One deception in Turkey

PoliticsWhite House Correspondents’ Association urges protocol after Trump’s secret plane switch

The White House Correspondents’ Association is asking President Trump’s administration to work with it on a future protocol for handling extraordinary security circumstances. The request follows revelations from leaks to news organizations about Trump’s secret plane switch last month. The group wants clearer arrangements for dealing with similar situations in the future.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 00:31

White House Correspondents’ Association urges protocol after Trump’s secret plane switch

Politics'The Five': Trump reportedly evades alleged Iran threat in catering truck

Hosts of Fox News’ “The Five” discuss reports that President Donald Trump avoided an alleged threat from Iran by using a catering truck. The account presents the move as a way to evade the reported danger. Its wording retains uncertainty, describing the threat as alleged and the account as reported. The discussion places the episode within national security, foreign policy and Middle East concerns.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 00:30

'The Five': Trump reportedly evades alleged Iran threat in catering truck

PoliticsReport: Trump boarded Air Force One in Turkey but left on a secret plane

The Washington Post reports that President Donald Trump secretly departed last month’s NATO summit in Turkey aboard an alternate military aircraft. The report says the change was made because of an Iranian assassination threat. Trump had boarded Air Force One in Turkey, but ultimately flew out on the undisclosed plane instead. The account describes the aircraft switch as a security measure linked to concerns about Iran.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 00:20

Report: Trump boarded Air Force One in Turkey but left on a secret plane

WorldTrump's dramatic plane swap hints at personal stakes in Iran war

Donald Trump’s dramatic plane swap is presented as a sign that the Iran war may carry personal stakes for him. Anthony Zurcher describes the episode as another striking moment in the turbulent history of Trump’s relationship with Iran. The incident is framed as part of that unsettled relationship, rather than as an isolated development. Its significance lies in what the unusual plane change may suggest about Trump’s connection to the conflict.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 00:14

Trump's dramatic plane swap hints at personal stakes in Iran war

PoliticsTrump Media abandons some ventures to focus on Truth Social and the president

Trump’s social media company is returning to its original focus. The parent company of Truth Social said Monday it is dropping several newer ventures, including cryptocurrency, online betting and financial services. It plans to concentrate instead on expanding its social media platform. The shift places renewed emphasis on both Truth Social and the president.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 00:00

Trump Media abandons some ventures to focus on Truth Social and the president