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

PoliticsTrump Vows Supreme Court Appeal Over White House Ballroom Defeat

President Donald Trump said he plans to take the dispute over his proposed White House ballroom to the Supreme Court. His announcement followed a federal appeals court ruling that he does not have the legal authority to build the sprawling project without congressional approval. The ruling therefore leaves the construction plan facing a higher court challenge. Trump is seeking to overturn that setback through an appeal.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-08 12:30

Trump Vows Supreme Court Appeal Over White House Ballroom Defeat

WorldTrump-backed Colombian president sworn in as US pledges $1bn support

Abelardo de la Espriella has been sworn in as Colombia’s president. The United States has pledged $1bn in support for the country. In his maiden speech, de la Espriella promised an “all-out war” against what he calls “narco-terrorism”.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-08 12:01

Trump-backed Colombian president sworn in as US pledges $1bn support

PoliticsSenate Confirms Former Trump Defense Lawyer as Attorney General

The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general despite early resistance from several senators. Their concerns centered on Blanche’s ties to President Trump. A deal reached in the early hours secured enough votes for confirmation, with key holdout Senator Bill Cassidy switching his position. Bloomberg’s Laura Davison discussed the tense and closely watched process with David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-08 11:58

Senate Confirms Former Trump Defense Lawyer as Attorney General

PoliticsSenate Confirms Cameron Hamilton to Lead FEMA After Trump-Era Turmoil

The US Senate confirmed Cameron Hamilton on Friday as head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Hamilton is a former Navy SEAL. His approval gives FEMA a Senate-confirmed leader after a period of turmoil under Trump. The decision marks a change in the agency’s leadership following that unsettled period.

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Senate Confirms Cameron Hamilton to Lead FEMA After Trump-Era Turmoil

PoliticsTrump’s former personal lawyer narrowly confirmed as US attorney general

The US Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general. Blanche, who previously served as Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, secured approval despite concerns about the independence of the attorney general’s office. The close vote highlights the controversy surrounding his appointment.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-08 10:30

Trump’s Homegrown Solar Push Risks Widening Green Energy Divide

PoliticsTrump’s former lawyer Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general

Todd Blanche, who previously worked as Donald Trump’s lawyer, has been confirmed as US attorney general. Republican Senator Bill Cassidy provided the decisive vote. The confirmation followed a lengthy stand-off over the appointment.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-08 10:19

Trump’s former lawyer Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general