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

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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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President Donald Trump minimized how often he speaks with Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh and how long those conversations last. His comments have prompted renewed questions about whether he is trying to influence the central bank directly. The scrutiny centers on the president’s contact with the Fed chair and what it may imply for the institution’s independence.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 15:30

Trump Downplays Talks With Warsh Amid Fed Independence Doubts

PoliticsDC residents debate safety gains a year into Trump’s Guard deployment

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 15:07

DC residents debate safety gains a year into Trump’s Guard deployment

PoliticsACLU and other groups sue to block Trump effort to curtail birthright citizenship

The American Civil Liberties Union and other legal organizations filed a lawsuit on Tuesday. They are seeking to stop U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest effort to restrict birthright citizenship. The case challenges the administration’s attempt to narrow the right. The groups want the initiative blocked through legal action.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 15:01

ACLU and other groups sue to block Trump effort to curtail birthright citizenship

WorldConley: Trump ‘Does Not Have Many Options’ on Iran

Heather Conley, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and a former deputy assistant secretary of state, says President Donald Trump’s choices on Iran are narrowing as available targets and munitions decline. She says Tehran’s hardliners are taking a tougher position, while conditions in the Strait of Hormuz have not changed. Little traffic is passing through the waterway, which Conley says Iran continues to regard as a major source of leverage.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 14:41

Conley: Trump ‘Does Not Have Many Options’ on Iran

PoliticsHuman rights groups sue Trump administration over ‘crippling’ ICC sanctions

Four prominent US human rights organizations have taken the Trump administration to federal court over sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court. They say the measures are intended to obstruct global efforts to prosecute war crimes and crimes against humanity. The lawsuit challenges an executive order aimed at the ICC over its investigation into alleged Israeli crimes in Palestine. The groups also object to sanctions targeting people and organizations linked to or assisting the court, calling the campaign a “blatantly illegal attack on international justice”.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 14:40

Human rights groups sue Trump administration over ‘crippling’ ICC sanctions

EconomyTrump Towers Plans Biggest India Project as Luxury Homes Boom

Donald Trump’s real estate business in India is using the country’s growing wealth to broaden its presence. The company plans to move into southern India with what it describes as its most ambitious project there so far. The expansion comes as demand and activity in the luxury-home market surge.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 14:30

Trump Towers Plans Biggest India Project as Luxury Homes Boom

PoliticsReport: Trump used decoy plane to leave NATO summit amid Iranian threats

Fox News reports that President Donald Trump’s team took precautions after the NATO summit in Turkey to evade what it described as an Iranian threat. The measures reportedly included using a catering truck and a decoy plane as Trump departed. Fox News correspondent Alex Hogan presented the account on ‘Fox & Friends.’ The report frames the arrangements as a secret security effort surrounding Trump’s travel after the summit.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 14:00

Report: Trump used decoy plane to leave NATO summit amid Iranian threats

SportsGianni Infantino receives public backing from Donald Trump amid calls to resign

Gianni Infantino is facing widespread criticism and calls to step down from his role as FIFA president. Amid that pressure, he has received public backing from a familiar friend, US President Donald Trump. The support places Trump clearly behind Infantino as scrutiny of the FIFA president continues. The item centers on the public endorsement rather than any change in Infantino’s position.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 13:30

Gianni Infantino receives public backing from Donald Trump amid calls to resign

HealthErin Burnett debunks Trump’s childhood vaccine claim

President Donald Trump made multiple false or misleading statements about vaccines and autism on Monday. He has repeatedly promoted vaccine misinformation over time. At a White House event, Trump signed an executive order recommending that US children receive fewer vaccinations, spread out over a longer period than under current practice. He again raised the claim that vaccines cause autism, despite extensive research having thoroughly discredited that idea. Erin Burnett challenged and debunked Trump’s claim.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 13:03

Erin Burnett debunks Trump’s childhood vaccine claim

HealthTrump signs order calling for new recommendations on childhood vaccines

President Trump has signed an executive order seeking new recommendations on childhood vaccination. The order calls for children to receive vaccines farther apart and for fewer shots to be given at one time. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains what parents should know about the proposed approach. The report is featured by CBS Mornings.

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CCBS NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 12:31

Trump signs order calling for new recommendations on childhood vaccines