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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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

PoliticsWhat is behind Trump’s shift to economic pressure on Iran, and will it work?

Months into the war, Donald Trump is turning back to pressure on Iran’s economy. For now, he is choosing that approach instead of pursuing a military offensive. The shift raises questions about why the policy has changed and whether squeezing Iran economically can achieve the desired result. The focus is on the possible effectiveness of this strategy as the war continues.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 11:11

What is behind Trump’s shift to economic pressure on Iran, and will it work?

EconomyChina Imposes Steep Levies on US Pecans Ahead of Xi-Trump Summit

China has ordered steep anti-dumping deposits on pecan imports from the United States and Mexico. The measure adds another point of friction to trade relations between Washington and Beijing. It comes only weeks before an expected summit involving President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The action could therefore weigh on the atmosphere surrounding the anticipated meeting.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 11:00

China Imposes Steep Levies on US Pecans Ahead of Xi-Trump Summit

WorldWhy Is Trump Losing Rural Voters in Wisconsin?

Iran and Oman are moving closer to an arrangement that would give Tehran control over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials caution that the waterway will not fully reopen unless Washington offers concessions. Typhoon Dolphin, described as the strongest tropical cyclone to strike China this year, has forced more than one million people to evacuate. In Wisconsin, Democratic frontrunner Rebecca Cooke is heading into her primary campaign seeking to flip a closely contested rural seat.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 10:28

Why Is Trump Losing Rural Voters in Wisconsin?

PoliticsNetanyahu eyes election base as friction with Trump grows over Gaza deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected on Sunday a US-led Gaza proposal backed by Hamas. The move puts greater distance between Netanyahu and President Donald Trump. He is trying to shore up his political base before closely contested elections. France 24 international affairs editor Philip Turle says Netanyahu is prepared to risk breaking with Trump over the 15-point Gaza peace deal. The aim, Turle says, is to win support from far-right members of Netanyahu’s coalition.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-10 09:55

Netanyahu eyes election base as friction with Trump grows over Gaza deal

PoliticsNetanyahu courts election support as tensions with Trump rise over Gaza plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a US-led Gaza proposal that Hamas had endorsed. With closely fought elections ahead, he is seeking to shore up support among his political base while creating distance from President Donald Trump. France 24 international affairs editor Philip Turle said Netanyahu was prepared to risk a break with Trump over the 15-point Gaza peace deal in order to win backing from far-right members of his coalition. The dispute highlights the political pressure surrounding the plan.

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 09:55

Netanyahu courts election support as tensions with Trump rise over Gaza plan

PoliticsPresident Trump Signs an Executive Order, Aug. 10, 2026

President Trump signed an executive order on Aug. 10, 2026. The White House announced the signing.

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President Trump Signs an Executive Order, Aug. 10, 2026