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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WorldTrump Demands Compensation From Iran | Balance of Power 08/10/2026

The late edition of “Balance of Power” examines the overlap between politics and global business. Heather Conley says shrinking target options and limited munitions are constraining President Donald Trump’s choices regarding Iran. Hardliners in Tehran are also taking a tougher position. Miriam Vogel says Congress has the authority to create guardrails for artificial intelligence, a subject she discusses in connection with her book, “Governing the Machine.”

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 23:34

Trump Demands Compensation From Iran | Balance of Power 08/10/2026

EconomyTrump Media Losses Reach $238 Million as Firm Pivots to Fast Feeds

Donald Trump’s social media company reported deeper losses totaling $238 million. The firm is shifting away from a major cryptocurrency bet toward a controversial new business. That operation sells faster access to posts from the US president that could move financial markets. The pivot reflects a change in the company’s commercial focus as it seeks a new path beyond its crypto venture.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-10 23:30

Trump Media Losses Reach $238 Million as Firm Pivots to Fast Feeds

PoliticsTrump launches new attack line against Democrats, calling them ‘jihadists’

President Donald Trump said Monday that “jihadists” are being elected “all over the place.” His remarks mark a new and incendiary line of attack aimed at Democrats. The comments come with only three months remaining before the midterm election, as Trump intensifies his political messaging against the party.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-10 23:29

Trump launches new attack line against Democrats, calling them ‘jihadists’

WorldTrump demands compensation from Iran, claims US control of Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump says he is seeking compensation from Iran for people he claims were killed by the country. Iran has refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz unless Washington accepts conditions that include payment for war damage. Trump also insists that the United States has full control of the waterway, saying the US Navy has cleared all Iranian sea mines. He describes the blockade as a “steel wall” and says Washington decides who may enter or leave.

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AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 23:06

Trump demands compensation from Iran, claims US control of Strait of Hormuz

PoliticsJUST IN: Trump responds to Iran’s FRESH demands

Fox News reports that Donald Trump has responded to what it describes as Iran’s fresh demands. The coverage centers on Trump’s strategy toward Iran and also mentions the confirmation of Attorney General Todd Blanche. The item is framed around US-Iran relations, foreign policy and national security. Fox News promotes the report as part of its ongoing news coverage.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 22:40

JUST IN: Trump responds to Iran’s FRESH demands

Health‘Expensive distraction’: Doctors balk at Trump’s child vaccine overhaul

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday seeking to reshape the federal government’s approach to childhood vaccines. He insisted that infants should receive fewer immunizations spread over a longer period, even though little scientific evidence supports such sweeping changes. The broad order would reduce the total number of shots recommended during children’s earliest years. It would also divide the national childhood vaccine schedule into three categories. Doctors criticized the initiative as an “expensive distraction.”

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-10 22:33

‘Expensive distraction’: Doctors balk at Trump’s child vaccine overhaul

HealthTrump pushes rethink of school vaccine mandates and MMR shots

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order urging a reconsideration of school requirements for vaccination. The order also calls for examining whether the combined measles, mumps and rubella shot should be divided into three separate vaccines. It comes despite scientific evidence supporting the MMR vaccine’s safety. The move coincides with the United States facing its worst measles outbreak in decades.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-10 22:15

Trump pushes rethink of school vaccine mandates and MMR shots

HealthTrump officials propose new requirements for food additives and ingredients

U.S. health officials are seeking more information from food manufacturers about new additives and ingredients. The proposal would create additional information requirements for companies introducing such substances. The measure focuses on how new food additives and ingredients are reviewed and documented. It reflects an effort by officials to obtain fuller information from manufacturers.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-10 22:00

Trump officials propose new requirements for food additives and ingredients

PoliticsTrump: This is a disaster in ‘EVERY SINGLE WAY’

President Donald Trump sharply condemns the administration of former President Joe Biden while answering reporters’ questions in the Oval Office. Trump describes the Biden administration as a “horrendous disaster” and says the failure extends in “every single way.” His remarks were made during an exchange with reporters at the White House, framing Biden’s tenure in wholly negative terms.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-10 22:00

Trump: This is a disaster in ‘EVERY SINGLE WAY’

WorldPresident Trump demands compensation from Iran

President Donald Trump is demanding that Iran pay compensation after Tehran said its conditions for opening the Strait of Hormuz had not been met. Iran’s demands included payment for war damages and the lifting of sanctions. Uncertainty surrounding the strait has pushed oil prices higher. Inside Iran, Mohsen Rezaei has been named the new security chief, alongside six appointments to the Revolutionary Guards and armed forces.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 22:00

President Trump demands compensation from Iran