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.
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 Lashes Out at Iranian Demands as Deal Hopes Fade

US President Donald Trump lashed out Monday at Iran’s demand for compensation for war-related losses. The demand is part of talks intended to wind down the conflict. As expectations for a swift agreement weaken, prospects for reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz also recede. Oil prices rose amid the uncertainty surrounding the negotiations and the strategic waterway.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 18:00

Trump Lashes Out at Iranian Demands as Deal Hopes Fade

PoliticsArctic tensions rise as Greenland rebukes Trump-linked oil company

Greenland’s government issued what it called a strong warning last week. A new Texas oil company linked to US President Donald Trump had moved equipment for exploratory drilling ashore without obtaining the required approval. Authorities in Nuuk now face a delicate balancing act. They must seek to stabilise relations with the United States while pushing back against what the report describes as Trump’s territorial ambitions.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-10 17:47

Arctic tensions rise as Greenland rebukes Trump-linked oil company

WorldCan Netanyahu defy Trump over his Gaza peace plan?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the US-brokered 15-point peace plan for Gaza. The programme examines the consequences of that decision for Palestinians and the risks Netanyahu may face by defying Donald Trump. Presenter Per Nyberg discusses the dispute with Mitchell Barak, a former Netanyahu aide, and Adnan Joulani, a Palestinian international-affairs specialist. The discussion focuses on the political stakes surrounding the rejected proposal.

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AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 17:30

Can Netanyahu defy Trump over his Gaza peace plan?

PoliticsTrump Extends Narrowed Waiver of US Jones Act Shipping Mandates

President Donald Trump has prolonged a waiver of US shipping mandates for another 90 days. The measure permits foreign vessels to carry oil and other commodities around the United States, though the extension includes new restrictions. The move comes as the war in Iran disrupts crude flows and raises fuel costs. The waiver therefore remains in place in a narrower form while energy transport faces pressure.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 17:30

Trump Extends Narrowed Waiver of US Jones Act Shipping Mandates

HealthWATCH LIVE: Trump signs executive order on childhood vaccines

President Donald Trump signs an executive order concerning childhood vaccines in the Oval Office. Fox News is carrying the signing live. The event centers on a presidential action involving U.S. childhood vaccination policy. The broadcast presents the signing as it takes place.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-10 17:27

WATCH LIVE: Trump signs executive order on childhood vaccines

PoliticsTrump says Iran must compensate those it killed and gravely wounded

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would demand compensation from Iran for people he said it had killed or gravely wounded. His statement came after Iran sought payment for damage caused by U.S. and Israeli attacks. The remarks set out opposing compensation claims over casualties and destruction linked to the attacks. Trump presented the demand as a response to Iran’s request for damages.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 17:25

Trump says Iran must compensate those it killed and gravely wounded

WorldIsraelis voice mixed reactions after Netanyahu rejects Trump’s Gaza plan

Israeli residents are expressing mixed reactions after Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Donald Trump’s latest proposal for Gaza. The US plan presents a path toward lasting peace and says Israeli forces would leave the territory once Hamas completes its disarmament. Many Israelis view the proposal with mistrust and suspicion. The debate reflects uncertainty over whether the arrangement could bring a durable end to the conflict.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 16:03

Israelis voice mixed reactions after Netanyahu rejects Trump’s Gaza plan

PoliticsIs economic pressure the only strategy left for Trump on Iran?

US President Donald Trump says talks with Iran remain “low-key” while he waits for Oman to help secure an agreement with Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says Washington is now prioritising economic pressure instead of launching further military strikes. The approach raises questions about whether pressure is the only strategy still available to his administration. Iran and Gulf political analyst Luciano Zaccara offers an explanation of the situation.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 15:27

Is economic pressure the only strategy left for Trump on Iran?

WorldNetanyahu’s rejection of Trump’s 15-point Gaza plan may not be final

The Trump administration is reportedly not troubled by the Israeli prime minister’s rejection of the proposed deal. It is said to regard Netanyahu’s position as campaign rhetoric delivered ahead of a general election. That assessment suggests the rejection may not be the last word on the plan. The future of the proposal remains open amid the political positioning.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 14:43

Netanyahu’s rejection of Trump’s 15-point Gaza plan may not be final

WorldTrump ‘low-keying’ Iran talks as oil prices rise

President Donald Trump said the United States is taking a “low-key” approach to talks with Iran in a Sunday interview. He pointed to Washington’s economic pressure campaign as a central instrument while strikes remain paused. Iran has repeatedly said it will not hold direct discussions with the United States until Washington honors commitments from an interim agreement signed in June. At the same time, Tehran has been negotiating with Oman over a plan involving the Strait of Hormuz. The approach reflects Trump’s stated preference to wait things out.

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CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 14:39

Trump ‘low-keying’ Iran talks as oil prices rise