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

What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.

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

Related reports

Reports that mention this person, by story.

All 97692026 US midterm elections 423Crypto and prediction markets 7 The Fed and the US economy 3 Iran US War and Gulf Escalation 34 Canada US trade and tariff tensions 9 Russia Ukraine War and European Support 17 Trump Administration Policy Controversies and Developments 27 Gaza War and Humanitarian Crisis 3 US-Russia Security and Diplomatic Engagement 2 Colombia Abelardo de la Espriella Government 1 US Venezuela Oil and Diplomatic Relations 1 Russia Europe Sanctions and Retaliation 1 European Energy Security and Supply Crisis 1 Brazil Presidential Election and Political Contest 2 China US Geopolitical and Economic Rivalry 1 Other reports 268

WorldUS pledges $1 billion in security aid as Trump-backed Colombian president takes office

The US State Department said late Friday that Donald Trump’s administration plans to provide Colombia with $1 billion in security assistance. The announcement came as Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn in as the country’s new right-wing president. De La Espriella, who calls himself “The Tiger”, used his first presidential speech at a military garrison in Cali to vow to “defeat narco-terrorists.”

ColombiaUS security aidpresidential inaugurationcounter-narcotics

FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-08 06:16

US pledges $1 billion in security aid as Trump-backed Colombian president takes office

PoliticsUS pledges $1 billion in security aid as Trump-endorsed Colombian president takes office

The US State Department says Donald Trump’s administration plans to provide Colombia with $1 billion in security assistance. The announcement came as Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn in as the country’s new right-wing president. De La Espriella, who calls himself “The Tiger,” delivered his first presidential speech at a military garrison in Cali. He promised to “defeat narco-terrorists.”

United StatesColombiasecurity aidpresidential inauguration

FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-08 06:16

US pledges $1 billion in security aid as Trump-endorsed Colombian president takes office

EconomyTrump Touts $3 Billion in Minerals Projects to Counter China

President Donald Trump promoted $3 billion in US investments in critical-minerals mining during a Friday meeting with senior industry executives. The gathering focused on reducing America’s reliance on supply chains dominated by China. Trump presented the projects as part of an effort to expand domestic mining and strengthen the US position in critical minerals. The initiative is aimed at weaning the country away from China-led supply networks.

Donald Trumpcritical mineralsUS investmentChina supply chains

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-08 06:00

Trump Touts $3 Billion in Minerals Projects to Counter China

EconomyCanada Races to Reach Deal Before Trump’s 50% Tariff Escalates Feud

Canadian negotiators are racing to reach an agreement with the United States before Aug. 19. President Donald Trump has threatened 50% tariffs on a broad range of goods. Canada is warning that imposing the levies would push the trade dispute into an ugly new phase. The deadline is adding urgency to the talks as both sides confront the threat of a sharper confrontation.

CanadaUnited Statestrade talkstariffs

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-08 05:00

Canada Races to Reach Deal Before Trump’s 50% Tariff Escalates Feud

PoliticsAnalysis: Trump’s middle finger to the GOP’s midterm worries

President Donald Trump has made some of his most flippant remarks yet about whether his party can retain power in November. His comments are portrayed as a blunt dismissal of Republican concerns about the midterm elections. The analysis focuses on Trump’s attitude toward his party’s prospects and the apparent lack of seriousness he brings to those worries.

Donald TrumpRepublican Partymidterm electionsUS politics

CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-08 04:31

Analysis: Trump’s middle finger to the GOP’s midterm worries

PoliticsSEC Drops Insider-Trading Suit Against Trump-Pardoned Executive

The US Securities and Exchange Commission said it is abandoning an insider-trading lawsuit against a former healthcare executive. The executive had been convicted in a related criminal case before receiving a pardon from President Donald Trump. The agency’s decision concerns the civil lawsuit. The announcement links the dropped case to the earlier conviction and subsequent presidential pardon.

SECinsider tradingTrump pardon

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-08 04:00

SEC Drops Insider-Trading Suit Against Trump-Pardoned Executive

EconomyTrump unveils $100m mining education push to boost critical minerals

The Trump administration is launching a new education investment aimed at expanding domestic production of critical minerals. At a roundtable held at the US State Department, President Trump announced $100 million in grants for education and workforce training. Universities, community colleges and trade schools will be eligible for the funding. Officials say the initiative is intended to prepare workers to mine, process, refine and manufacture critical minerals, including lithium.

Donald Trumpcritical mineralsmining educationUS manufacturing

AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-08 03:30

Trump unveils $100m mining education push to boost critical minerals

EconomyTrump Media Ends Token and Prediction Market Deals With Crypto.com

Trump Media & Technology Group ended its agreement with Crypto.com on Friday, a year after the companies had agreed to create a digital treasury company. That venture was intended to purchase billions of dollars’ worth of Crypto.com’s CRO token. The companies also abandoned a plan to offer prediction-market contracts through the Truth Social network.

Trump Mediacryptocurrencyprediction markets

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-08 03:30

Trump Media Ends Token and Prediction Market Deals With Crypto.com

WorldSources: Trump’s top general seeks an off-ramp from Iran war

Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has privately told other senior Trump advisers that the United States needs a way out of the war with Iran, according to three people familiar with the matter. The sources say he believes military choices for escalating the conflict could backfire. They also say airpower alone is unlikely to deliver President Donald Trump’s stated objectives. One source put it bluntly: Caine is looking for an off-ramp.

United StatesIran warmilitary strategy

CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-08 03:00

Sources: Trump’s top general seeks an off-ramp from Iran war

PoliticsTrump targets birthright citizenship and birth tourism with new executive orders

Donald Trump is making another attempt to restrict birthright citizenship after his first effort was overturned by the Supreme Court. His new executive orders also target so-called birth tourism, in which pregnant women travel to the United States to give birth so their children can obtain US citizenship. The measures raise constitutional questions, including how the 14th Amendment applies and whether the court could side with Trump.

Donald Trumpbirthright citizenshipexecutive ordersSupreme Court

DDW NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-08 01:30

Trump targets birthright citizenship and birth tourism with new executive orders