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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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 17:21

Trump told Zelenskyy he had no cards. Then Ukraine took the war to Russia

WorldMore than 3,000 missing after Colombia earthquake as Trump administration provides $15.5 million in relief

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PoliticsTrump’s sinking Iran approval crushes his Nobel Prize chances

As President Trump’s approval rating on Iran falls sharply, Democrats have moved ahead on handling foreign conflicts. CNN examines American attitudes toward the war and whether prediction markets see any realistic chance of Trump winning this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. CNN politics reporter Stephen Collinson says Trump is in “a position of great weakness.” Retired US Army Col. Peter Mansoor analyzes the current state of play with Iran.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 16:44

Trump’s sinking Iran approval crushes his Nobel Prize chances

WorldTrump says Russia agreed to release Gilman without an exchange

US leader Donald Trump says Russia agreed to release Gilman without seeking an exchange. He said the Russian president approved the release on humanitarian grounds. The account presents the decision as a direct agreement rather than part of a reciprocal arrangement.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 16:38

Trump says Russia agreed to release Gilman without an exchange

WorldTrump confirms Russia will release convicted US citizen Robert Gilman

US President Donald Trump confirmed that Russia will release Robert Gilman, an American citizen convicted in Russia. Trump said Gilman is expected to arrive in the United States early Wednesday, according to Moscow time. The announcement concerns Gilman’s release and his return to the United States. No exchange or additional conditions were cited in the statement.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 16:34

Trump confirms Russia will release convicted US citizen Robert Gilman

PoliticsTrump floats possible legal challenge to New York luxury second-home tax

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he was considering whether the federal government could bring a legal challenge. The possible action would seek to avert New York City’s progressive surcharge on luxury second homes. Trump framed the matter as an assessment of federal legal options. No decision to pursue such a challenge was stated.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 16:25

Trump floats possible legal challenge to New York luxury second-home tax

WorldTrump says Iran options are to let Tehran fail economically or ‘hit them really hard’

U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran of being “devious negotiators” in an interview released late Monday. He outlined some of the options he says are under consideration in the current war. They include continuing to “bop along” while allowing Tehran to fail economically, or hitting Iran “really, really hard.” His remarks presented the alternatives in notably forceful terms.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 16:15

Trump says Iran options are to let Tehran fail economically or ‘hit them really hard’

TechWall Street Embraces Trump Media’s Instant Truth Social Access

Wall Street has started embracing the latest product from Trump Media and Technology Group. The service provides instant access to President Donald Trump’s posts on Truth Social. The headline presents the offering as a new product attracting interest from financial markets. It gives no further details about how the service works or its broader commercial impact.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 16:00

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WorldWatch: Was Trump smuggled out of Air Force One in a catering truck?

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 15:53

Watch: Was Trump smuggled out of Air Force One in a catering truck?