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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PoliticsTrump Again Moves to Fire Cook, Reviving Fed Independence Fight

President Donald Trump has renewed his threat to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The move is tied to unproven allegations of mortgage fraud against Cook. A letter seen by Bloomberg indicates that the effort could reignite a legal battle over the central bank’s independence. The dispute places Trump’s authority to dismiss a Fed governor at the center of the renewed confrontation.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-07 22:00

Trump Again Moves to Fire Cook, Reviving Fed Independence Fight

PoliticsAppeals court rules Trump cannot build White House ballroom without congressional approval

A federal appeals court ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to stop construction of a $400 million ballroom at the White House. The ruling said the project cannot proceed because Congress has not approved it. The decision directly blocks the administration’s planned construction while the approval issue remains unresolved.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 21:43

Appeals court rules Trump cannot build White House ballroom without congressional approval

EconomyTrump announces $3 billion series of mining projects

Donald Trump announced a series of mining projects valued at $3 billion. The plans include funding for projects involving batteries, copper, graphite and boron. His administration is seeking to increase domestic production of critical minerals. The announcement centers on expanding U.S. capacity in those mineral industries.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 21:42

Trump announces $3 billion series of mining projects

Politics‘The Five’: Trump is not afraid of a potential third impeachment attempt

Fox News’ ‘The Five’ discusses President Donald Trump brushing off the possibility of a third impeachment attempt by Democrats. Trump is portrayed as saying he is not afraid of another effort. He argues that voters are angry with the Republican Party rather than with him personally. The discussion centers on Trump, Democrats, Republicans and impeachment politics in Congress.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 21:40

‘The Five’: Trump is not afraid of a potential third impeachment attempt

PoliticsTrump furious as US court halts his $400m White House ballroom project

Donald Trump has reacted angrily on social media after his administration was ordered to stop construction of a $400m ballroom at the White House. A federal appeals court ruling represents the latest setback for the controversial personal project and puts Trump’s presidential authority under scrutiny. Trump has promised to appeal to the Supreme Court. The panel’s majority said that deciding whether to build such a large ballroom belongs to Congress, rather than executive self-help.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 21:34

Trump furious as US court halts his $400m White House ballroom project

EconomyTrump Says Rates Should Fall, but It’s Not Entirely Up to Warsh

President Donald Trump again said he favors lower interest rates. He also acknowledged that the decision does not rest solely with the central bank chief. Trump’s comments were notably softer than the sharp attacks he had directed at Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s predecessor. The remarks suggest continued pressure for easier monetary policy, while recognizing that the rate-setting authority is not controlled by one person alone.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 21:30

Trump Says Rates Should Fall, but It’s Not Entirely Up to Warsh

PoliticsHillary Clinton attacks Trump’s White House overhaul, likening decor to Saddam’s palaces

Hillary Clinton criticized President Donald Trump’s changes to the White House in an interview posted Friday. Speaking to podcast host Kara Swisher, Clinton described Trump’s added decor as “tackied up.” She said the look was reminiscent of the palaces belonging to Saddam Hussein, the dictator of Iraq.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-07 21:30

Hillary Clinton attacks Trump’s White House overhaul, likening decor to Saddam’s palaces

PoliticsUS appeals court upholds injunction pausing Trump’s White House ballroom

A US appeals court has upheld an injunction that pauses Donald Trump’s plans for a ballroom at the White House. The two-judge majority stressed that the president must have congressional authority before moving ahead. The ruling leaves the project on hold while that legal requirement remains unresolved.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 20:27

US appeals court upholds injunction pausing Trump’s White House ballroom

PoliticsU.S. Senate confirms dozens of Trump nominees, filling diplomatic vacancies

The U.S. Senate on Friday approved dozens of government nominees put forward by President Donald Trump. The confirmations included several high-profile ambassadorial choices and senior State Department posts. Some of those positions had remained vacant for months. The votes therefore filled gaps across the U.S. diplomatic corps.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 20:01

U.S. Senate confirms dozens of Trump nominees, filling diplomatic vacancies

Politics'FRAUDULENT': Trump cracks down on birth tourism after SCOTUS loss

Fox News legal editor Kerri Urbahn examines President Trump’s new executive orders targeting birth tourism and birthright citizenship. The report also covers the legal fight with the ACLU and a settlement involving a Texas hospital. The measures come after Trump suffered a loss before the Supreme Court. The framing describes the practice as fraudulent while focusing on the administration’s legal and executive response.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 20:00

'FRAUDULENT': Trump cracks down on birth tourism after SCOTUS loss