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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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

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

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PoliticsTodd Blanche confirmed as attorney general as Trump renews push to oust Lisa Cook

Todd Blanche secured Senate approval to become U.S. attorney general after weeks of political wrangling. President Donald Trump has revived efforts to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Typhoon Dolphin struck Japan’s Okinawa, leaving more than 50,000 buildings without electricity. The roundup also looks at South Korean pet owners who are turning to tarot cards in an effort to understand their animals better.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-08 14:59

Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general as Trump renews push to oust Lisa Cook

EconomyTrump and Warsh Talk About the Economy ‘All the Time,’ Hassett Says

President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh frequently discuss the economy, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says. Hassett characterizes their conversations as happening “all the time.” His remarks center on the regular economic discussions between Trump and Warsh. No policy decision or additional economic measure is identified in the statement.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-08 14:30

Trump and Warsh Talk About the Economy ‘All the Time,’ Hassett Says

WorldTrump rejects Iranian tolls while pushing for a Strait of Hormuz deal

Fox News reports continued tensions between the United States and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. The report says the United States rejected Iranian demands for shipping tolls. At the same time, Trump is pushing for an agreement concerning the strait. The dispute centers on shipping and maritime security. It also reflects broader friction between Washington and Tehran.

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

Trump rejects Iranian tolls while pushing for a Strait of Hormuz deal

PoliticsUS Senate confirms Trump loyalist Todd Blanche as attorney general

The US Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche as the country’s new attorney general. Republicans dropped their opposition to the nomination and approved the former defense lawyer for President Donald Trump for a Cabinet post. Blanche will now serve as the nation’s top law enforcement officer.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-08 14:25

US Senate confirms Trump loyalist Todd Blanche as attorney general

PoliticsTrump’s 5 worst second-term polling collapses

CNN Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten examines the ten issues on which President Trump has suffered the largest favorability losses since his first term. This installment highlights the five steepest declines, moving from the fifth-largest drop to the biggest. It also reviews Trump’s overall approval rating and considers how he has fared during his second term.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-08 13:00

Trump’s 5 worst second-term polling collapses

PoliticsSenate confirms Trump’s former lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general

The US Senate has approved Todd Blanche as attorney general despite Democratic opposition. Democrats accused President Donald Trump of politicising the Department of Justice. Blanche previously served as Trump’s personal lawyer during several criminal trials before joining the administration. His confirmation places a former private legal representative of the president at the head of the department.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-08 12:54

Senate confirms Trump’s former lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general

PoliticsSenate confirms Trump’s former lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general

The US Senate has approved Todd Blanche, Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, as attorney general. Democrats opposed the confirmation, accusing the president of politicising the Department of Justice. Blanche had represented Trump as a private attorney in several criminal trials before joining the administration. The appointment places a former Trump legal representative at the head of the department.

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-08 12:54

Senate confirms Trump’s former lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general

PoliticsConservatives and Trump administration target decades-old pillar of environmental enforcement

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority has broadened executive power. That shift is prompting concern about the future of citizen suits. Critics say these lawsuits are a crucial way to hold polluters accountable. They are especially important when government resources for enforcement are limited.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-08 12:32

Conservatives and Trump administration target decades-old pillar of environmental enforcement