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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PoliticsTodd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general despite concerns over Trump ties

The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general by a narrow 50–49 vote. Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer had been serving as acting attorney general and will now permanently head the Justice Department. Democrats unanimously opposed the nomination, while two Republicans also resisted it. Critics raised concerns about Blanche’s relationship with Trump and the department’s independence. Some Republican senators supported him after he agreed to cancel a controversial $1 billion proposal.

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AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-09 04:26

Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general despite concerns over Trump ties

WorldGreenland warns allegedly Trump-linked oil firm over planned drilling

Greenland has issued what it calls a “strong warning” to a US oil company allegedly linked to US President Donald Trump. The move followed the arrival of equipment for a planned drilling project. Local authorities had not approved the equipment being brought ashore, according to a report by The Guardian. The warning centers on the company’s planned activity in Greenland.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-09 03:14

Greenland warns allegedly Trump-linked oil firm over planned drilling

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Apple is estimated to have received a $2.2 billion tariff refund last quarter, while Amazon got $600 million and Nike received $300 million. American consumers, however, have seen little returned despite paying higher prices as President Donald Trump’s tariffs moved through the economy. CNN’s NewsNight panelists debate whether that outcome is fair to consumers. They also consider whether tariffs are the right strategy.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-08 22:00

Will regular Americans get any of Trump’s $100 billion in tariff refunds?

PoliticsTrump’s Former Lawyer Is Now Attorney General

Todd Blanche, who previously served as President Trump’s lawyer, is now the US attorney general.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-08 21:04

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NNHK NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-08 20:17

U.S. Senate approves Trump’s nominee Todd Blanche as new attorney general

PoliticsInside DOJ’s Trump Banner and ‘Beautification’ Project

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-08 20:00

Inside DOJ’s Trump Banner and ‘Beautification’ Project

PoliticsTodd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump’s attorney general in overnight Senate vote

The Republican-led Senate approved Todd Blanche as attorney general by a 50-49 vote held overnight. The close tally confirmed Blanche as the second attorney general approved since Donald Trump returned to the White House last year. Trump has said he wants to use the law enforcement agency to investigate his political opponents. Blanche’s confirmation gives the administration its latest confirmed leader for that agency.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-08 18:16

Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump’s attorney general in overnight Senate vote

EconomyFintech That Soared on Trump Sells Core Business for $12 Million

A little-known fintech company surged into the spotlight after signing a deal last year with the Trump family’s crypto platform. The agreement helped push its market value above $1 billion. The company has now sold its core business for roughly $12 million. The sale marks a sharp contrast with the valuation it briefly achieved after the deal.

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

Fintech That Soared on Trump Sells Core Business for $12 Million

PoliticsTrump goes unmentioned but not ignored as Clinton, Bush and Obama write presidential essays

Three former presidents have joined a prominent group of historians contributing essays about presidents. The series reaches back to George Washington. Donald Trump is not mentioned in the headline’s description, but the framing says he has not been ignored. Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama are among the former presidents taking part.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-08 16:42

Trump goes unmentioned but not ignored as Clinton, Bush and Obama write presidential essays

PoliticsTrump Amps Up Pressure on Billionaire Sargeant to Exit Venezuela

The Trump administration is increasing pressure on Florida oil magnate and Republican Party donor Harry Sargeant III. Officials want Sargeant to divest from Venezuela. The push targets his business interests in the country and raises the political pressure surrounding them.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-08 16:30

Trump Amps Up Pressure on Billionaire Sargeant to Exit Venezuela