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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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

WorldTrump willing to walk away from Iran talks without deal: Report

A report says Trump is prepared to leave negotiations with Iran if they do not produce an agreement. Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst is reporting from Tel Aviv on the developments. Iran is demanding that the Strait of Hormuz be reopened. The report also focuses on U.S. naval blockade operations linked to the standoff.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 14:30

Trump willing to walk away from Iran talks without deal: Report

WorldNetanyahu rejects Trump’s latest Gaza security plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the latest Gaza security plan put forward by US President Donald Trump. Michael Lynk, an associate professor emeritus of law at Western University in London, Ontario, offers an analysis of Netanyahu’s decision. Lynk previously served as the UN special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian Territory. His assessment examines the rejection and its implications for the plan.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 13:00

Netanyahu rejects Trump’s latest Gaza security plan

WorldHow will Trump respond to Netanyahu’s rejection of his Gaza plan?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has turned down President Donald Trump’s Gaza proposal. Netanyahu says Israel will not pull out until Hamas has been completely disarmed. Yossi Mekelberg, a senior consulting fellow with Chatham House’s Middle East and North Africa Programme, offers his analysis of the situation and considers how Trump may respond to the rejection.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 12:46

How will Trump respond to Netanyahu’s rejection of his Gaza plan?

WorldTrump Takes a ‘Low-Key’ Approach to Iran Talks

President Donald Trump has changed the way he presents negotiations with Iran. Rather than continuing to promote the prospect of an imminent peace agreement, he is now taking what he describes as a “low key” approach. The shift marks a move away from his earlier emphasis on a deal arriving soon. Bloomberg Television’s Abeer Abu Omar reports on Trump’s altered tone toward the talks.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 12:06

Trump Takes a ‘Low-Key’ Approach to Iran Talks

WorldNetanyahu rejects Trump’s ‘historic’ Gaza plan as analysts react

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel rejects the latest US-backed peace proposal for Gaza. He is demanding Hamas fully disarm before any Israeli forces withdraw from the territory. The statement came more than a week after Donald Trump declared a breakthrough in negotiations. Trump’s Board of Peace has since issued a 15-point plan intended to establish lasting peace in Gaza. CNN’s Jeremy Diamond reports the latest developments from Jerusalem, while analysts assess Netanyahu’s response.

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CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 12:01

Netanyahu rejects Trump’s ‘historic’ Gaza plan as analysts react

PoliticsTrump Hints US Will Let Economic Pressure on Iran Do the Work

Donald Trump hints that the United States may rely on economic pressure against Iran to achieve its aims. The signal suggests Washington could allow financial measures to produce the desired effect rather than immediately taking another course of action.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 11:30

Trump Hints US Will Let Economic Pressure on Iran Do the Work