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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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

PoliticsTrump nominates FCC lawyer to serve on commission

U.S. President Donald Trump nominated a senior lawyer at the Federal Communications Commission on Friday. The nominee would serve on the five-member agency. The move comes as Trump presses the commission to revoke broadcasters’ licenses. The nomination therefore places an FCC personnel decision alongside his effort targeting broadcaster licenses.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 16:10

Trump nominates FCC lawyer to serve on commission

PoliticsUS appeals court halts construction of Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom

A federal appeals court on Friday ordered the Trump administration to stop building a $400 million ballroom at the site where the White House East Wing was demolished. The court said a president cannot fundamentally reshape the White House without approval from Congress. The ruling halts construction of the project.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-07 16:06

US appeals court halts construction of Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom

PoliticsBREAKING: Trump AG pick gets crucial confirmation decision from GOP senator

Sen. Bill Cassidy says he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general. Cassidy nevertheless voices concerns about the Justice Department being weaponized, political prosecutions and presidential accountability. Blanche’s confirmation now appears increasingly likely after the Republican senator’s announcement.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 16:00

BREAKING: Trump AG pick gets crucial confirmation decision from GOP senator

EconomyHassett Says Trump and Fed Chair Warsh Talk About the Economy ‘All the Time’

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh discuss the economy “all the time.” Hassett made the remarks on Bloomberg Open Interest. He says he is sure Trump is not telling Warsh what to do about interest rates. The comments focus on the frequency of their conversations and the independence of rate decisions.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 15:12

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

PoliticsAppeals court says Trump needs congressional approval for White House ballroom and orders construction halted

An appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump must obtain approval from Congress before building his proposed White House ballroom. The court ordered construction to stop. The decision puts the project’s authority and continuation under congressional review. It directly affects the planned ballroom’s construction.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 15:02

Appeals court says Trump needs congressional approval for White House ballroom and orders construction halted

PoliticsCassidy backs Blanche, paving way for Trump’s attorney general

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy said he will support Todd Blanche as the next attorney general. His backing is likely to clear a path for Blanche’s confirmation. The endorsement strengthens the prospect that the nomination will be approved.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 15:00

Cassidy backs Blanche, paving way for Trump’s attorney general

PoliticsUS announces $1 billion in security aid to Colombia as Trump-backed 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, the country’s new right-wing president, was sworn into office. The aid pledge links Washington’s security support to the start of Colombia’s new administration.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-07 14:43

US announces $1 billion in security aid to Colombia as Trump-backed president takes office