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 dismisses possibility of replacing Hegseth
Trump said Wednesday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth would stay in his post and praised his performance. Trump also acknowledged that the war with Iran contributed to Republicans’ sweeping midterm losses, as Democrats prepare to use their new congressional majority to potentially investigate the Pentagon chief.
Party strategy and campaigning
AABC News 2026-11-05 10:33
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

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PoliticsTrump Calls Warsh in Latest Sign of Effort to Influence Fed

US President Donald Trump has spoken by phone periodically with Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh since Warsh took the role, according to people familiar with the matter. The calls are described as the latest indication of Trump’s effort to exert greater influence over the central bank. The report centers on the president’s communications with the Fed chair and the administration’s push for more sway over the institution.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 17:30

Trump Calls Warsh in Latest Sign of Effort to Influence Fed

PoliticsExtended interview: Trump voter calls for fiancée’s release after ICE arrest

John Gannon, a Texas businessman who voted for President Trump, has criticized the administration after ICE agents arrested his fiancée at an airport last month. His fiancée is a Venezuelan immigrant. Gannon discussed the incident with CBS News correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez in an extended interview.

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CCBS NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-06 17:10

Extended interview: Trump voter calls for fiancée’s release after ICE arrest

PoliticsFCC votes to remove US TV station ownership cap

The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to eliminate the cap on television station ownership in the United States. The decision was portrayed as a major victory for media companies aligned with President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 17:02

FCC votes to remove US TV station ownership cap

MAJOR

WorldTrump’s Iran dilemma: Stuck in a war with no exit in sight

President Donald Trump’s war against Iran has entered its sixth month. A week marked by a flurry of threats and diplomatic moves has highlighted the increasingly tight bind surrounding his effort to leave the conflict. The war is unpopular, and Trump initially claimed it would last only weeks. He now faces a far less clear path out of it.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★★2026-08-06 16:45

Trump’s Iran dilemma: Stuck in a war with no exit in sight

MAJOR

PoliticsXi Flexes Expanding Legal Arsenal to Warn Trump Ahead of Summit

China’s latest series of countermeasures against the United States has relied on a widening set of legal tools. The moves highlight Beijing’s growing ability to retaliate. They also warn Washington against imposing further restrictions on technology before Xi Jinping’s expected visit next month. The actions come as both sides prepare for a potentially consequential summit.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-06 16:30

Xi Flexes Expanding Legal Arsenal to Warn Trump Ahead of Summit

PoliticsMax Miller Is Testing Trumpism Without Trump

Ohio Republican Congressman Max Miller is at the center of an ugly family feud that has unsettled Capitol Hill this week. The dispute has produced a series of conflicting accusations among those involved. The article says there are ample reasons to be skeptical of Miller. It frames his position as a test of whether Trumpism can be pursued without Donald Trump himself.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-06 16:00

Max Miller Is Testing Trumpism Without Trump

PoliticsTrump administration unveils sweeping, controversial proposed changes to Head Start

The Trump administration on Thursday announced sweeping proposed changes to the Head Start program. The initiative provides early education and health services to hundreds of thousands of children from low-income families. The proposals would reshape how the program operates. They remain proposed changes rather than an already implemented policy.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 15:30

Trump administration unveils sweeping, controversial proposed changes to Head Start

PoliticsTrump vows to find ‘leakers’ after reports of depleted Iran war munitions

Donald Trump has vowed to identify the “leakers” behind reports that US munitions used in the Iran war are running low. The Trump administration has repeatedly rejected claims that shortages affect both offensive and defensive American weapons. The dispute centers on official denials and the administration’s response to reports about depleted war supplies. Trump’s remarks add a warning aimed at those accused of disclosing the information.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 15:13

Trump vows to find ‘leakers’ after reports of depleted Iran war munitions

PoliticsPresident Trump Delivers Remarks in Las Vegas

President Trump delivered remarks in Las Vegas. The White House said people pay no taxes on tip income, whether they are in Las Vegas or elsewhere. It credited the policy to President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts. The message highlighted the measure as a benefit for workers receiving tips.

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TThe White HouseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 15:06

President Trump Delivers Remarks in Las Vegas

PoliticsWhat will Trump’s Air Force One be used for after his term ends?

President Trump first said the Air Force One jet gifted by Qatar would be placed in his presidential library after his second term ends. His son, Eric Trump, now says that will not be the plan. The report examines what may happen to the aircraft after Trump leaves office and highlights the differing accounts about its future use.

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CCBS NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-06 14:45

What will Trump’s Air Force One be used for after his term ends?