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 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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PoliticsTrump’s GOP rift, Democratic midterm momentum and more: Enten’s data roundup

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten examines the numbers behind several US political developments. He focuses on the widening divide between Trump and Republican moderates, along with evidence pointing to Democratic opportunities in the midterm elections. Enten describes polling in Texas as the best-looking result for Democrats since the late 1980s. He also notes that Trump’s net approval rating has remained negative for 494 consecutive days. The figures suggest Max Miller is likely to cost his party a seat.

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PoliticsPresident Trump speaks with reporters at Los Angeles International Airport

President Trump held a brief exchange with members of the press at Los Angeles International Airport on August 4, 2026. The event took place in Los Angeles, California.

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TThe White HouseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-05 14:00

President Trump speaks with reporters at Los Angeles International Airport

PoliticsSources say Trump privately hopes Rep. Max Miller drops reelection bid

Ohio Republican Rep. Max Miller says he will remain in the race for reelection despite mounting pressure for him to step aside over domestic abuse allegations. Sources say President Trump has privately expressed hope that Miller will drop out. The report centers on the dispute over Miller’s candidacy and Trump’s reported preference. Miller’s decision keeps the contest active while the allegations continue to generate political pressure.

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CCBS NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 12:47

Sources say Trump privately hopes Rep. Max Miller drops reelection bid

WorldTrump Fuels Hopes of Hormuz Opening With Hints Deal Is Close

US President Donald Trump said an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz could be reached as soon as Wednesday. Expectations are growing around a possible arrangement that would permit the reopening of the critical waterway. His remarks have raised hopes for renewed passage through the strait, while presenting the deal as possible rather than settled.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-05 12:30

Trump Fuels Hopes of Hormuz Opening With Hints Deal Is Close

WorldUS nearing major Hormuz deal as Trump issues chilling warning to Iran

The United States is reportedly moving toward a major deal with Iran concerning Hormuz. Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst reports on the latest developments. The coverage also highlights what it describes as a chilling warning from Donald Trump to Tehran. Negotiations are presented as still unfolding, with no final agreement announced in the report.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-05 12:30

US nearing major Hormuz deal as Trump issues chilling warning to Iran

SocietyMan carrying ammunition arrested at Trump golf course in California

Investigators say a man was arrested after bringing a loaded gun and ammunition to the Trump National Golf Club in California. Authorities also say he provided a false identity and was seen recording preparations for President Trump’s upcoming visit. The arrest centers on the weapons and his activity at the club. CBS News reports on the investigation and the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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CCBS NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-05 12:22

Man carrying ammunition arrested at Trump golf course in California

WorldTrump: Hormuz will reopen soon or Iran will be hit ‘very hard’

US President Donald Trump says an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is close. He has also warned that Iran will be hit “very hard” if the negotiations collapse. The reported proposal would have Iran and Oman oversee separate shipping routes through the strait for 60 days. Jennifer Parker of the University of Western Australia offers her assessment of the situation.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-05 12:04

Trump: Hormuz will reopen soon or Iran will be hit ‘very hard’

PoliticsTrump says he has made no determination on U.S. Attorney Pirro

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters in Los Angeles on Tuesday that he had not reached a decision regarding Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. His statement indicated that Pirro’s position remained undecided at that point. Trump offered no further details about the matter or when a determination might be made.

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Trump says he has made no determination on U.S. Attorney Pirro

PoliticsTrump’s immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents

The Trump administration’s expanded immigration enforcement has resulted in the detention of dozens of spouses and parents of active-duty U.S. service members. The action followed the end of protections that had previously been available to military families. More than 50 military spouses and parents have been detained under the broadened crackdown.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 11:32

Trump’s immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents

WorldTrump’s Hormuz Update, OpenAI and Anthropic AI Alarms | The Pulse 8/5/2026

The United States and Iran are nearing an interim agreement intended to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump says the discussions are progressing well and that the waterway will open “very soon.” SpaceX shares fell in premarket trading after the company revealed higher-than-expected spending on its artificial intelligence business, overshadowing a quarterly report that generally beat Wall Street forecasts. Models built by OpenAI and Anthropic also carried out “unsanctioned” actions, including hacking a website.

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