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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World‘Morocco feels emboldened’: Trump’s influence in spotlight after Ceuta disaster

Washington’s relationship with Rabat is facing scrutiny as questions grow over what caused the deadly influx into Spain’s tiny territory of Ceuta. Spain is dealing with the aftermath of more than 70,000 people entering suddenly before being swiftly returned. Morocco and Donald Trump have long displayed their close ties publicly. Morocco announced this year that it would be the first African country to join Trump’s Board of Peace. The king has also named a $1bn highway beside disputed Western Sahara after Trump.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-06 09:45

‘Morocco feels emboldened’: Trump’s influence in spotlight after Ceuta disaster

PoliticsPresident Trump Participates in a Team USA Reception

President Trump took part in a reception for Team USA. The event was held at the White House. The brief announcement identifies Trump and Team USA as the central participants. No further details about the reception are provided.

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TThe White HouseOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-06 09:32

President Trump Participates in a Team USA Reception

PoliticsTrump administration’s proposed largest US Navy battleships since World War II could cost $275 billion

A Congressional Budget Office report says the Trump administration’s plan would have the US Navy build its largest battleships since World War II. The proposal carries an estimated price tag of $275 billion. The report also warns that US shipyards may not have enough capacity to construct the vessels. The assessment highlights both the plan’s enormous cost and the industrial challenge of carrying it out.

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CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-06 08:05

Trump administration’s proposed largest US Navy battleships since World War II could cost $275 billion

ScienceStudy says climate change fueled Canada fires as Trump blames mismanagement

A new study estimates that human-caused climate change doubled the odds of the tinderbox weather that helped ignite Canada’s massive summer wildfires. The fires sent smoke across broad areas and provoked anger from U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump blamed mismanagement instead, framing the disaster through failures in handling the fires rather than climate conditions.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 06:00

Study says climate change fueled Canada fires as Trump blames mismanagement

PoliticsTrump attacks El-Sayed as ‘hater of Jews’ after Michigan win

US President Donald Trump attacked Abdul El-Sayed after the Michigan Democratic Senate candidate won an election. Trump called El-Sayed a “hater of Jews.” The remarks were directed at the Democratic candidate from Michigan. The statement frames Trump’s response as a direct attack following the electoral result.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 04:02

Trump attacks El-Sayed as ‘hater of Jews’ after Michigan win

PoliticsCould the Iran war derail Donald Trump’s legacy?

President Trump is seeking to recast the Iran war before the 2026 midterm elections in November. The effort could shape how the conflict is understood in relation to his political legacy.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-06 03:43

Could the Iran war derail Donald Trump’s legacy?

PoliticsTrump administration to refund $100bn in tariffs struck down by Supreme Court

The Trump administration is moving to refund $100bn in tariffs. The decision follows the US Supreme Court’s ruling in February that struck down many of Donald Trump’s sweeping levies. The refunds mark a direct consequence of that court decision for the administration’s tariff programme. The report does not provide details on who will receive the money or when payments will be made.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-06 03:34

Trump administration to refund $100bn in tariffs struck down by Supreme Court

WorldTrump believes Pentagon chief misleads him about weapons stockpiles — media

A newspaper report says the United States used more than 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles during the first weeks of its war against Iran. It also says over 1,000 THAAD and Patriot interceptors were fired in that period. Against this backdrop, the report portrays Donald Trump as believing that the Pentagon chief has misled him about the country’s weapons stockpiles. The account highlights the scale of weapons use and concerns over the accuracy of inventory information.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-06 03:21

Trump believes Pentagon chief misleads him about weapons stockpiles — media

PoliticsTrump reiterates positive portrayal of Iran talks

President Donald Trump said discussions with Tehran appeared to be going quite well. He repeated his favorable characterization of negotiations related to the Iran war, while offering no further details about what the talks involved.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-06 03:10

Trump reiterates positive portrayal of Iran talks

WorldIran says Hormuz deal with Oman is in final stage as Trump signals breakthrough

Iran says its agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz has reached the final stage. President Donald Trump suggested that an announcement could come within days. The statements have raised hopes that the blockade disrupting global shipping may ease. The situation comes amid months of conflict that have intensified pressure on the vital maritime route.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-06 02:55

Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman is in final stage as Trump signals breakthrough