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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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

PoliticsReport: Trump secretly swapped planes over Iran threat

The Washington Post reports that US President Donald Trump secretly changed aircraft while departing last month’s NATO summit in Turkey. US intelligence had reportedly detected what it considered a “credible Iranian threat” to launch a missile at his plane. According to the report, Trump moved from Air Force One to a military jet inside a catering truck, out of sight of journalists and most staff.

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DDW NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 00:00

Report: Trump secretly swapped planes over Iran threat

PoliticsRubio says Trump nominated him as secretary of state without prior discussion

Marco Rubio said Donald Trump called him and told him he was going to become secretary of state. According to Rubio, the president nominated him without discussing the decision with him beforehand. The account describes the nomination as something Rubio learned directly from Trump by phone, rather than through an earlier consultation.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 23:58

Rubio says Trump nominated him as secretary of state without prior discussion

WorldAnalysis: Trump should ‘take the less bad deal’ and accept Iranian sovereignty over Hormuz

Pakistan’s interior minister has met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as part of mediation aimed at ending the conflict between the United States and Iran. The contacts come as indications grow that Tehran and Washington could be nearing an agreement. Qatar says separate Iranian-Omani discussions over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are at an advanced stage. Former senior US diplomat Alan Eyre told Al Jazeera that Iran and Oman have agreed to a temporary separation of traffic routes.

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AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 23:47

Analysis: Trump should ‘take the less bad deal’ and accept Iranian sovereignty over Hormuz

PoliticsRubio says Cuba will embark on major change before Trump’s term ends

Marco Rubio says Cuba will set out on a path of major change before the end of Donald Trump’s presidential term. The head of the US foreign policy department did not provide details about the changes he expects. His statement points to a significant shift involving Cuba, while leaving its nature and scope unspecified. No timetable or mechanism for the anticipated change was given.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 23:43

Rubio says Cuba will embark on major change before Trump’s term ends

PoliticsTrump administration bars federal Medicaid funds from covering gender identity care

The Trump administration finalized a rule on Tuesday that prohibits Medicaid from paying for gender identity healthcare for children enrolled in the government’s low-income insurance program. The measure restricts how federal Medicaid funds can be used. Children in the program will no longer have that coverage for the specified care under the finalized rule.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 23:31

Trump administration bars federal Medicaid funds from covering gender identity care

PoliticsTrump Weighs Capital-Gains Tax Cuts as a Midterm-Election Boost

Donald Trump is considering new policy promises to present to voters before the midterm election. A senior economic aide and a former administration official say one possibility is a call for Congress to reduce capital-gains taxes. The proposal could also include an exemption for some home sales. The plans remain under consideration as Trump looks for a political lift ahead of the vote.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 23:30

Trump Weighs Capital-Gains Tax Cuts as a Midterm-Election Boost

PoliticsDid Trump hide in a catering truck to board a secret flight?

The Washington Post reports that a secret aircraft swap took place as President Trump left the Nato summit in Turkey last month. The reported change involving Air Force One was linked to a possible threat from Iran, prompting questions about whether Trump used a catering truck to board another flight. The programme also looks ahead to the mid-term elections, considering the Democrats’ rising figures and what they suggest about the party’s political direction.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 23:00

Did Trump hide in a catering truck to board a secret flight?

PoliticsTrump declines to rule out national security emergency to control 2026 election

President Donald Trump declined in a new interview to rule out declaring a national security emergency. He could potentially use such a declaration in an effort to assert greater control over the 2026 midterm elections. The remarks leave open whether he would actually take that step. They connect emergency powers with an attempt to influence control of the upcoming election.

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CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 22:01

Trump declines to rule out national security emergency to control 2026 election

PoliticsUpper Midwest primaries to test Trump's influence

Minnesota’s gubernatorial primary is being viewed as a measure of former President Donald Trump’s influence. Trump ally Mike Lindell is one of seven Republicans seeking the nomination. The Republican winner will go on to face Senator Amy Klobuchar in November. The contest is therefore drawing attention as a test of Trump’s standing among Republican voters.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 21:56

Upper Midwest primaries to test Trump's influence