President of the United States
President of the United States (2017–)
| Born | 1946-06-14 · Queens |
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| Party | Republican |
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| Education | University of Pennsylvania (BS) |
| Occupation | Politician, Businessman, Media personality |
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 |
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| 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% |
What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.
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.
TTRT World
Trump acknowledges that the Iran war was “largely” responsible for Republicans’ US election wipeout, while insisting he “had to do it.”
AAl Jazeera
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.
AAl Jazeera
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.
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Bloomberg Television
Trump rejected the prospect of replacing Hegseth as Republicans contend with the political fallout from the eight-month war with Iran.
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ABC News
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.
BBloomberg News
Omid Memarian, a senior Iran analyst at DAWN, analyzes the US midterms.
TTRT World
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.
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BBC News
An ABC News voter poll found that 34% of voters said the war was “crucial” to their vote.
AABC News
A Democratic landslide has shaken US politics, while several tightly contested races remain undecided. Trump blamed the Iran war for the losses.
AAl Jazeera
Reports that mention this person, by story.
President Trump signed an executive order on Aug. 10, 2026. The White House announced the signing.
TThe White HouseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-10 09:52
Donald Trump says the United States is “semi-negotiating” with Iran. The statement comes as the Iranian regime puts forward new demands. Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst reports from Tel Aviv on the latest developments in the conflict in the Middle East. The report centers on the reported US-Iran contact and the latest shift in regional tensions.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 09:45
President Donald Trump indicated that the United States is prepared to allow economic pressure on Iran to intensify instead of ordering new military strikes. He described the US position toward Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz as only “semi-negotiating.” His remarks point to an emphasis on economic leverage rather than an immediate fresh attack. The approach leaves pressure building while contact with Iran remains limited.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 07:30
Iran has ruled out holding direct talks with the United States. Donald Trump is waiting for Tehran to change its position. The opposing stances leave the two sides at an impasse over how diplomacy should proceed. The report centers on the unresolved disagreement surrounding possible negotiations and Iran’s position.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 07:00
Stephen Collinson writes that President Donald Trump is confronting two stark liabilities. The analysis says they threaten to damage his Republican Party in the midterm elections. It also argues that the liabilities could ruin the legacy of Trump’s second term. The piece frames the risks as significant political burdens facing the president.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-10 07:00
Iran wants the Strait of Hormuz reopened and has put six conditions to Donald Trump. Iran and Oman both describe negotiations on reopening the waterway as making “positive” progress. The developments come as Tehran sets out a series of demands to the United States.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 06:37
Donald Trump has selected White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf to become White House counsel. Scharf is set to begin the new position on September 1. The appointment comes ahead of the US midterm elections and represents a change in a senior White House legal role.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-10 04:00
Donald Trump signals that the United States is shifting toward economic pressure on Iran following new military strikes. Washington is relying on sanctions and a naval blockade as key tools in the approach. Oil prices have stabilised, easing the economic burden on American consumers. The change points to a greater emphasis on restricting Iran through economic measures rather than relying solely on military action.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 03:48
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has turned down the Gaza peace plan announced last month by the US President’s Board of Peace. He says Israel will not withdraw until Hamas has been completely disarmed. Middle East specialist Phyllis Bennis described the decision as unsurprising, arguing that US pressure has so far remained mainly “in the arena of words”. She said Washington would need to cut off military aid and arms to exert meaningful pressure on Israel.
AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 03:29
Co-hosts of “The Big Weekend Show” discuss reports that President Donald Trump is considering an agreement with Iran that would not include a nuclear deal. They also examine the effects of the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The discussion centers on Iran negotiations, nuclear policy and the broader foreign-policy and national-security implications of the standoff.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 00:00
