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 to host mining CEOs as administration seeks minerals for defense supply chains

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to bring executives from some of the world’s largest mining companies together at the State Department on Friday. His administration is stepping up efforts to secure critical-mineral supplies from the United States and allied countries. The initiative is described as a cornerstone of its national-security and industrial policy. The meeting underscores the administration’s focus on minerals needed for defense supply chains.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 10:10

Trump to host mining CEOs as administration seeks minerals for defense supply chains

WorldTrump Says Hormuz Talks Are ‘Moving Along’ as Iran Considers US Ship Ban

US President Donald Trump said negotiations between Iran and Oman over the Strait of Hormuz were “moving along.” The comments came as some Iranian lawmakers said they would seek to bar American and Israeli ships from the waterway under the proposed deal. Treasuries were steady after the 10-year yield rose seven basis points during the US session. Higher oil prices revived concern that the Federal Reserve might need to keep interest rates elevated, while the dollar held gains after its biggest advance in more than a day.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-07 09:51

Trump Says Hormuz Talks Are ‘Moving Along’ as Iran Considers US Ship Ban

PoliticsTrump seeks a new route to curb birthright citizenship

President Donald Trump signed two executive orders aimed at limiting birthright citizenship through a new and narrower approach. The move again challenges a provision in the U.S. Constitution. Trump’s earlier effort to restrict the citizenship provision was rejected by the Supreme Court. The orders mark a renewed attempt after that setback.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 08:27

Trump seeks a new route to curb birthright citizenship

PoliticsRio Tinto, BHP Summoned to Critical Minerals Meeting With Trump

The White House has invited senior executives from the US critical minerals industry to meet President Donald Trump on Friday. The gathering is intended to demonstrate the administration’s commitment to moving the nation away from supply chains dominated by China. Rio Tinto and BHP have been summoned to the meeting.

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

Rio Tinto, BHP Summoned to Critical Minerals Meeting With Trump

PoliticsTrump ally Andy Ogles defeated in Tennessee congressional GOP primary

Tennessee Representative Andy Ogles was defeated in the Republican congressional primary on Thursday night. Ogles is described as a fervent ally of Donald Trump. The loss came despite the president’s support, including a tele-rally and other gestures backing his campaign. Ogles therefore failed to secure the Republican nomination despite assistance from Trump.

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

Trump ally Andy Ogles defeated in Tennessee congressional GOP primary

WorldIran Proposes a Deal Trump Will Have to Refuse

An analysis program examines a deal proposed by Iran that it says Donald Trump will have to refuse. The discussion includes Iran’s effort to bar US ships as a Hormuz agreement with Oman advances. The program also covers rising Treasury yields and related financial developments. It presents the issues through interviews and analysis focused on prominent political and economic stories.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-07 06:26

Iran Proposes a Deal Trump Will Have to Refuse

PoliticsAnalysis: Tit-for-tat US-China sanctions put Trump-Xi meeting at risk

The United States and China are imposing sanctions against each other in a growing exchange of measures. That friction is making the path toward Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s expected visit to the United States next month look more difficult than Beijing would have wanted. The analysis asks whether the worsening tensions could put a planned meeting between Xi and Donald Trump at risk.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 05:02

Analysis: Tit-for-tat US-China sanctions put Trump-Xi meeting at risk

PoliticsUS President Trump signs new order targeting birthright citizenship

US President Trump has signed a new order targeting birthright citizenship. The action is presented as a presidential measure focused on the citizenship status granted by birth. No additional provisions are specified. The order places birthright citizenship at the center of the announcement.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 03:47

US President Trump signs new order targeting birthright citizenship

PoliticsTrump signs new order aimed at restricting US birthright citizenship again

The order signed by US President Trump is intended to impose fresh limits on birthright citizenship. It prohibits birth tourism and expands the definition of children regarded as ineligible for US birthright citizenship.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 02:50

Trump signs new order aimed at restricting US birthright citizenship again

WorldAnalysis: Trump is caught in an ‘escalation trap’ in Iran war

University of Chicago professor Robert Pape says the United States is caught in what he calls “the most wicked escalation trap in history” with Iran. He argues that US air and naval strikes have produced tactical successes but failed to meet any strategic objectives. In Pape’s view, Iran has emerged stronger than it was before the war. He says President Donald Trump must choose between accepting Iran’s growing influence and escalating the conflict further.

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AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-07 02:10

Analysis: Trump is caught in an ‘escalation trap’ in Iran war