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 says US is ‘low-keying it’ with Iran as Tehran holds firm on Hormuz conditions

US President Donald Trump says Washington will keep allowing economic pressure to build on Iran, describing the relationship as only “semi-negotiating.” The United States is maintaining a naval blockade of Iranian ports, with Navy vessels turning back ships bound for or departing from Iran. Trump calls the blockade essential to weakening Iran’s economy. Tehran has established its own requirements for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including the withdrawal of US forces from the region.

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AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-09 23:57

Trump says US is ‘low-keying it’ with Iran as Tehran holds firm on Hormuz conditions

PoliticsF-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s New Jersey golf club

F-16 fighter jets intercepted two civilian aircraft near Donald Trump’s golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey. The aircraft had entered restricted airspace over the area. Trump was present there at the time. The interception took place near the New Jersey property.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-09 23:28

F-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s New Jersey golf club

WorldNetanyahu says Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza peace plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will not withdraw from Gaza unless Hamas fully disarms. His position puts Israel at odds with a US-backed roadmap that Hamas has endorsed. The disagreement centers on whether withdrawal can take place before Hamas gives up its weapons. The conflicting positions cast doubt on the plan’s prospects.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-09 23:11

Netanyahu says Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza peace plan

PoliticsTrump appoints Will Scharf as White House counsel

US leader Donald Trump has appointed Will Scharf as White House counsel. Trump said Scharf had done an “amazing job” in his current position as White House staff secretary. The move places Scharf in a new senior role at the White House. Trump’s praise emphasized his confidence in Scharf’s performance so far.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-09 22:40

Trump appoints Will Scharf as White House counsel

PoliticsTrump appoints close aide Will Scharf as White House counsel

President Donald Trump has selected White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf to serve as the White House’s top lawyer. The appointment places Scharf in the administration’s highest legal role at the White House. He is described as a close aide to Trump. The move represents a personnel change in the president’s legal team.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-09 22:30

Trump appoints close aide Will Scharf as White House counsel

PoliticsTrump names Will Scharf as White House counsel

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Will Scharf will become White House counsel and assistant to the president. Scharf currently serves as the White House staff secretary. The new appointment is scheduled to take effect on September 1. The announcement marks a change in a senior White House position.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-09 22:10

Trump names Will Scharf as White House counsel

WorldNetanyahu rejects Trump’s Gaza peace plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has turned down Donald Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza. Netanyahu says Israel will not withdraw its forces unless Hamas is “genuinely” disarmed. Trump’s Board of Peace said last month that an agreement had been reached for the “complete disarmament” of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. Hamas says surrendering its heavy weapons depends on Israel ending “all forms of aggression” and pulling its forces out of Gaza.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-09 21:42

Netanyahu rejects Trump’s Gaza peace plan

PoliticsTrump nominees dodge 2020 question, Iran’s cost and more | This Week in Debates

CNN’s Abby Phillip leads a NewsNight panel reviewing the week’s biggest stories. The discussion includes Trump considering whether to fire Jeanine Pirro and embattled Representative Max Miller facing calls to resign as the ballot deadline approaches. Trump’s judicial nominees are examined for skirting questions about the 2020 election. The panel also addresses Trump’s admission that the United States needs more munitions amid a shortage.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-09 21:00

Trump nominees dodge 2020 question, Iran’s cost and more | This Week in Debates

WorldIran Rejects US Talks as Trump Shows Patience on Hormuz Deal

Iran has rejected talks with the United States as negotiations involving Oman remain short of a final agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump indicated that Washington was prepared to wait. He said Tehran’s economic suffering could eventually lead it to soften its position. No final deal has yet been reached on restoring passage through the strategic waterway, leaving the diplomatic effort unresolved.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-09 20:30

Iran Rejects US Talks as Trump Shows Patience on Hormuz Deal

WorldNORAD says several aircraft intercepted over Trump’s New Jersey golf club

NORAD said multiple aircraft were intercepted over Trump’s golf club in New Jersey. F-16 fighter jets carried out the interceptions. The aircraft involved were identified as general aviation planes. No further details were provided about the incident.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-09 20:25

NORAD says several aircraft intercepted over Trump’s New Jersey golf club