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 warns Democrats that impeachment would destroy their party
Rachel Scott reports on the fallout from Democrats’ historic election victories. Trump warns that another impeachment attempt would destroy the Democratic Party. Voter frustration over the economy, inflation, gas prices and rising living costs helped drive Republican losses; Senate races in Alaska and Mississippi remain too close to call. Republican Rep. Thomas Massie is also pushing to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
AABC News 2026-11-05 17:17
Trump admits Iran war may have hurt Republican midterm vote
Donald Trump acknowledged that the Iran war may have affected Republicans in the midterms, while insisting that starting the conflict was “the right thing.” Klaus Larres of the University of North Carolina shared his analysis.
Party strategy and campaigning
TTRT World 2026-11-05 17:02
Trump says he intends to keep Hegseth in his job
Donald Trump said he plans to keep Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in office, as Rep. Massie prepares to introduce an impeachment resolution against him.
AABC News 2026-11-05 16:15
Trump says he intends to keep Hegseth as defense secretary
Donald Trump said he firmly intends to keep Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief despite hearing complaints about him. Republican Representative Thomas Massie had said House Republicans would seek a vote on a resolution to impeach Hegseth when Congress resumes next week.
TTASS 2026-11-05 15:27
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

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EconomyTrump administration plans 15% polysilicon tariff, sources say

The Trump administration is planning to levy a 15% tariff on polysilicon derivative products, according to sources who spoke to Reuters on Tuesday. The proposed measure targets products derived from polysilicon. It would represent a new US trade action affecting the polysilicon sector. The plan was described by the sources as being under preparation by the administration.

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Trump administration plans 15% polysilicon tariff, sources say

MAJOR

WorldTrump’s Iran Exit Strategy: Is There a Way Out?

Five months into the conflict with Iran, the United States is struggling to find an end to a war that has produced no decisive result. President Trump has shifted between threats of overwhelming force and signals that diplomacy remains possible. Tehran continues to reject U.S. demands while using disruption in the Strait of Hormuz to improve its negotiating position. Energy markets are under pressure, and American military commitments across the region are growing. The question of how Washington can exit remains unresolved.

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AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★★★2026-08-05 19:59

Trump’s Iran Exit Strategy: Is There a Way Out?

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EconomyTrump Readies Tariffs and Price Floors to Bolster US Polysilicon

President Donald Trump is preparing tariffs on imported polysilicon and minimum prices for the material. The planned measures aim to encourage more polysilicon production in the US. They are also intended to support American semiconductors and solar panels that use the material. The move frames trade intervention as a way to strengthen domestic manufacturing.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 19:45

Trump Readies Tariffs and Price Floors to Bolster US Polysilicon

WorldNuclear experts urge Trump to keep Iran’s atomic threat at center of talks

Nuclear experts are urging President Trump to keep Iran’s nuclear program as the central issue in negotiations. They warn that Tehran may try to secure sanctions relief before addressing its remaining nuclear capabilities. The experts say talks should not be steered away from the regime’s atomic threat. Their appeal focuses on maintaining pressure on the nuclear issue.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-05 19:32

Nuclear experts urge Trump to keep Iran’s atomic threat at center of talks

PoliticsTrump Fuels Hopes of Hormuz Opening | Balance of Power: Early Edition 8/5/2026

Bloomberg’s early edition of Balance of Power highlights hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen, fueled by Trump. The program also examines the results of Tuesday’s primary elections across the United States. Political scientist Lara Brown, Rick Davis of Stonecourt Capital, Jeanne Sheehan Zaino of Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center and Barbara Leaf join the discussion. The broadcast includes a market update.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 19:11

Trump Fuels Hopes of Hormuz Opening | Balance of Power: Early Edition 8/5/2026

WorldIran says Trump’s claims of talks are false as Iran-Oman discussions continue

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi rejected claims that Tehran is currently negotiating with Washington over the Strait of Hormuz. He said Iran’s discussions with Oman are strictly bilateral. In a televised interview with Iranian official media, he called the US assertion that negotiations were underway false and said there had been no talks. Earlier, Donald Trump said the strait would be reopened soon or he would order a harsh new attack.

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CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-05 18:46

Iran says Trump’s claims of talks are false as Iran-Oman discussions continue

SocietyOfficials on high alert after armed man arrested at Trump golf course

Officials have heightened their alert level after an armed man was arrested at Trump National Golf Club. Retired FBI special agent James Gagliano discussed the threat surrounding the incident on “America’s Newsroom.” The focus is on the security risk created by an armed individual at the golf property. The arrest has prompted officials to remain especially vigilant.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 18:30

Officials on high alert after armed man arrested at Trump golf course

WorldArmed man arrested at Trump’s Los Angeles golf course

An armed man was arrested at Donald Trump’s golf course in Los Angeles. The report gives no further details about the circumstances of the arrest or the man’s identity.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-05 18:21

Armed man arrested at Trump’s Los Angeles golf course

PoliticsTrump Deportation Orders Surge to Record as Hardliners Want More

The United States is securing more deportation orders than ever before. The surge is presented as evidence that President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is gaining traction. Hardliners within the immigration debate are pressing for an even broader effort, framing the record as a basis for further action.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-05 17:00

Trump Deportation Orders Surge to Record as Hardliners Want More

WorldNEW: Suspect at Trump golf course claimed he was part of State Dept

Former NYPD inspector Paul Mauro discussed the arrest of an armed man at Trump National Golf Club on Fox & Friends. The segment also covered Bryan Kohberger’s effort to withdraw his guilty plea in the Idaho student murders case. The headline highlights the suspect’s claim that he was part of the State Department. The two criminal cases were presented together in the program.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-05 16:15

NEW: Suspect at Trump golf course claimed he was part of State Dept