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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MAJOR

WorldEXCLUSIVE: Iran warns Gulf states to tell Trump to desist or face heavy strikes

Iran has launched a coordinated diplomatic effort aimed at Gulf states. Tehran has explicitly warned that it will strike their oil, power and water facilities unless they persuade Donald Trump to stop U.S. attacks on Iran. Iran is also demanding that the United States pursue a negotiated end to the war instead. The warning places Gulf infrastructure at the center of the confrontation.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★★2026-08-06 12:10

EXCLUSIVE: Iran warns Gulf states to tell Trump to desist or face heavy strikes

MAJOR

WorldTrump’s Gaza Board of Peace issues first building contract for a military base

Donald Trump’s Board of Peace has reportedly issued its first construction contract in Gaza since being established in January. The project would create a basic military outpost capable of housing 150 Moroccan troops in the devastated territory. A source familiar with the matter said the tender went to Arkel International, a Louisiana-based company. The contract has not yet been finalised, and the firm has previously worked for the US government in countries including Iraq.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-06 12:00

Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace issues first building contract for a military base

WorldCuba: What does Trump really want?

Cuba is experiencing its worst economic and social crisis in decades. Washington is simultaneously intensifying sanctions and applying unprecedented pressure on the island’s regime. The analysis asks why Donald Trump is focusing on Cuba now and what is truly motivating his interest. It also examines how far the United States might be willing to go in pursuing that pressure.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-06 11:56

Cuba: What does Trump really want?

PoliticsTrump attacks munitions reports and threatens ‘leakers’

Trump has lashed out at reports concerning munitions. He also threatened those he described as “leakers.”

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 11:56

Trump attacks munitions reports and threatens ‘leakers’

PoliticsNewspaper: Trump privately backs JD Vance as Republican successor

A newspaper reports that US President Donald Trump privately supports JD Vance as the Republican successor. Some sources remain uncertain, however, about whether Trump would ultimately choose Vance or Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The report therefore portrays Trump’s preference as private rather than settled publicly. Uncertainty surrounds the final choice.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 10:36

Newspaper: Trump privately backs JD Vance as Republican successor

PoliticsTrump denies US munitions shortage, warns ‘leakers’ of jail time

President Donald Trump rejected claims that the United States is running short of munitions. He said the country has “massive amounts” of ammunition. Trump also warned that people who say there is a shortage could face punishment, including jail time.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 10:30

Trump denies US munitions shortage, warns ‘leakers’ of jail time

WorldJUST IN: Trump sets the record straight on alarming munitions report

Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst reports from Tel Aviv on the latest developments in the conflict. Rebeccah Heinrichs, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, also joined Fox & Friends First. The discussion examined efforts to secure a U.S.-Iran deal despite challenges involving Iran’s leadership. The segment additionally focused on President Trump’s response to an alarming report about munitions.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-06 10:15

JUST IN: Trump sets the record straight on alarming munitions report

Economy‘Mama mia!’: Trump tariff refund fuels 53% profit spike at Nintendo

Nintendo has reported a sharp rise in quarterly profit, driven largely by a long-awaited refund linked to Donald Trump’s tariffs. The Japanese video game company said profit climbed 53.5% to ¥147.4bn in the three months through June. That result was well above expert forecasts of ¥77.8bn. The company nevertheless recorded a decline in overall sales.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-06 10:13

‘Mama mia!’: Trump tariff refund fuels 53% profit spike at Nintendo

PoliticsTop Democrats accuse Trump officials of enabling ‘unbridled violence’ by Israeli settlers

Senior Democrats accuse the Trump administration of giving violent Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank a green light. They warn that its policies have created a “climate of impunity and unbridled violence” threatening Palestinians and US citizens alike. A letter signed by 19 Democratic senators and representatives calls for sanctions against extremist settlers to be restored. It also demands independent US investigations into the deaths of nine US citizens killed in the West Bank since 2022.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-06 10:00

Top Democrats accuse Trump officials of enabling ‘unbridled violence’ by Israeli settlers

EconomyTrump targets big oil profits amid Iran market turmoil

US President Donald Trump is criticizing major oil companies over profits made during market disruptions and high energy prices. Although he says he supports free enterprise, Trump argues that companies including Chevron and ExxonMobil have benefited excessively from oil shortages. He also predicts a sharp drop in prices if the conflict involving Iran is resolved. Energy expert Harold “Skip” York considers whether Trump’s criticism is justified and examines what is actually driving oil prices.

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DDW NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 10:00

Trump targets big oil profits amid Iran market turmoil