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 impeaching him would ‘destroy the Democrat Party’
After Republicans suffered major losses in the midterm elections, US President Donald Trump warned that impeaching him would damage the Democratic Party.
Eeuronews 2026-11-05 08:46
‘It would destroy the Democrat Party’: Trump brushes off impeachment threat
After Republicans suffered major losses in the midterm elections, US President Donald Trump warned that impeaching him would damage the Democratic Party.
Eeuronews 2026-11-05 08:46
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

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PoliticsSenate confirms Hamilton to lead FEMA and clears more than 70 other Trump nominees

The U.S. Senate confirmed Cameron Hamilton as the head of the embattled Federal Emergency Management Agency. Senators also approved more than 70 other nominees put forward by Trump. The actions advance the staffing of the federal government while filling FEMA’s top leadership post.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 18:47

Senate confirms Hamilton to lead FEMA and clears more than 70 other Trump nominees

PoliticsJudge approves Trump effort to end South Sudan TPS protections

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration may proceed with ending temporary protected status for hundreds of South Sudanese nationals living in the United States. Patti Saris, a US district judge in Massachusetts, rejected a bid by immigrant rights groups to preserve the protections. The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling allowing the government to remove TPS protections for Haitians and Syrians. The South Sudanese recipients’ status is now set to end.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 18:34

Judge approves Trump effort to end South Sudan TPS protections

WorldTrump reveals direct involvement in Iran talks

White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich details President Donald Trump’s efforts to reach a deal with Iran. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo comments on reports that Iran and Oman may be considering a transit agreement. The report highlights Trump’s direct role in the talks and the possibility of an arrangement involving Tehran and Muscat.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-07 18:30

Trump reveals direct involvement in Iran talks

PoliticsWATCH LIVE: Trump participates in American Mining Industry Roundtable

President Donald Trump is taking part in an American Mining Industry Roundtable at the State Department. The event centers on the US mining industry and related sectors. Fox News is presenting Trump’s participation as a live news event.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 18:26

WATCH LIVE: Trump participates in American Mining Industry Roundtable

PoliticsTrump distances himself from voters’ anger at Republicans ahead of midterms

President Donald Trump sought to separate himself from voters’ anger toward Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. In an interview with Punchbowl News released Friday, Trump said he believed voters were upset with the party more broadly, rather than with him personally. His comments framed the dissatisfaction as a wider Republican problem, not a rejection of his own political standing.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 18:00

Trump distances himself from voters’ anger at Republicans ahead of midterms

PoliticsAppeals court rules Trump is unlawfully constructing White House ballroom

A divided federal appeals court has ruled that Donald Trump is unlawfully constructing a massive ballroom at the White House. In a 2-1 decision, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals said Congress, rather than the executive branch acting on its own, must decide whether such a project should proceed. The ruling backed the nation’s leading historic preservation group, which challenged the plan in court. The dispute could now set up a high-stakes confrontation before the Supreme Court.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 17:32

Appeals court rules Trump is unlawfully constructing White House ballroom

PoliticsDivided appeals court rules Trump is unlawfully building White House ballroom

A divided federal appeals court has found that President Donald Trump is unlawfully constructing a massive new ballroom at the White House. The ruling could set up a high-stakes confrontation over the project before the Supreme Court. The dispute centers on the legality of the planned ballroom construction. It marks a significant legal challenge to the White House project.

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CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-07 17:30

Divided appeals court rules Trump is unlawfully building White House ballroom

PoliticsTrump moves ahead with effort to fire Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling

U.S. President Donald Trump is pressing ahead with his effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, ABC News reported on Friday, citing sources. The report follows a June decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that refused to allow the president to fire her. Despite that ruling, Trump is continuing to pursue the dismissal attempt. The report did not specify what further steps are being taken.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-07 17:25

Trump moves ahead with effort to fire Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling

PoliticsTrump to appeal White House ballroom construction halt to Supreme Court

A US appeals court has upheld a ruling that Trump cannot build a ballroom at the White House without approval from Congress. Trump said he would challenge the decision before the Supreme Court. He described the ruling as an “unjust decision.”

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 17:15

Trump to appeal White House ballroom construction halt to Supreme Court

PoliticsTennessee voters oust Trump-backed congressman, set fall matchup for redrawn Memphis-area House seat

Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher won the Republican primary over Congressman Andy Ogles. Ogles had been backed by Donald Trump. The outcome removes Ogles from the race and establishes the fall contest for a redrawn House seat in the Memphis area. Hatcher will advance as the Republican primary winner.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 16:30

Tennessee voters oust Trump-backed congressman, set fall matchup for redrawn Memphis-area House seat