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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WorldTrump says US-Iran talks continue, warns Tehran faces ‘last chance’

US President Donald Trump said newly planned negotiations with Tehran are continuing. He warned that the talks represent Iran’s “last chance” to reach an agreement and avoid an escalation of US strikes. Speaking at the Oval Office, Trump said discussions could begin within the next day or two. He said the aims include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and creating a path for Iran to address US concerns over its nuclear programme.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★★2026-08-04 01:18

Trump says US-Iran talks continue, warns Tehran faces ‘last chance’

MAJOR

PoliticsTrump administration sued by 25 states over new tariffs on trading partners

Twenty-five states have sued the Trump administration over new tariffs imposed on trading partners. The states allege that the levies are being used as a pretext to bring back tariffs previously struck down as illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court. The case challenges the legal basis for the administration’s tariff policy. It places the disputed measures before the courts again.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-04 00:29

Trump administration sued by 25 states over new tariffs on trading partners

PoliticsUS: 25 states sue over Trump's new tariffs

A coalition of 25 states, mostly led by Democrats, is challenging the Trump administration’s claim that the new tariffs can address imports allegedly made with forced labor abroad. The White House maintains that the measure is legal. The lawsuit brings the states into a legal confrontation with the administration over the tariffs’ justification and authority.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-04 00:28

US: 25 states sue over Trump's new tariffs

Politics25 US states sue Trump administration over Section 301 tariffs

A coalition of 25 US states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Monday. In a court document, the states argue that President Donald Trump exceeded his legal authority by imposing sweeping new tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners. The case challenges the legal basis for the tariff measures. The states are seeking judicial review of the administration’s action.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-04 00:25

25 US states sue Trump administration over Section 301 tariffs

PoliticsWhy is Trump Media selling early access to Trump’s Truth Social posts?

Trump Media is reportedly offering a service that can cost as much as $100,000 a month. Subscribers receive posts from influential accounts milliseconds before those messages become available online. The arrangement raises questions about why early access to posts on Trump’s Truth Social platform is being sold as a paid service.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 00:17

Why is Trump Media selling early access to Trump’s Truth Social posts?

PoliticsAnalysis: Trump fumes as top allies back down on his personal battles

Donald Trump is accustomed to bending US politics to his will, but that dominance has faced two stinging setbacks within days. BBC analysis says the losses came as some of his most important allies backed down over battles involving Trump personally. The reversals have left the president angry and exposed limits to his political influence.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 00:02

Analysis: Trump fumes as top allies back down on his personal battles

MAJOR

WorldIran war live: Tehran denies US talks as Trump warns of ‘last chance’

The US president says negotiations with Iran are currently under way. Donald Trump warns that the talks represent Tehran’s “last chance” to reach a deal. Tehran denies that discussions with Washington are taking place. The competing statements come as the Iran war continues.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-08-04 00:00

Iran war live: Tehran denies US talks as Trump warns of ‘last chance’

MAJOR

WorldTrump says US-Iran talks continue, warns Tehran faces 'last chance'

The US president says negotiations with Iran are continuing, despite Tehran’s denial that talks are underway. He described an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear programme as the country’s final opportunity. Trump warned that failure to reach a deal would leave Iran facing what he called “decapitation.”

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FFrance 24Original★★★★★2026-08-03 22:57

Trump says US-Iran talks continue, warns Tehran faces 'last chance'

MAJOR

WorldIran denies talks as Trump says negotiations are underway and calls it the last chance

Iran has denied holding direct talks with the United States over the situation involving the country. U.S. President Donald Trump, however, asserted that discussions are taking place. He also said it was Iran’s last chance to sign an agreement favorable to the country. The two sides are therefore presenting conflicting accounts of whether negotiations are underway.

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NNHK NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 22:41

Iran denies talks as Trump says negotiations are underway and calls it the last chance

PoliticsFrom Trump to El-Sayed: Michigan Arab Americans put Palestine at the heart of politics

Arab Americans in Michigan are placing Palestine at the centre of their political choices. Some who withheld support from Kamala Harris in 2024 say they will not support candidates they view as pro-Israel. Their position shows that Palestine remains a decisive issue for Arab American voters in the state. The stance is shaping how they assess political candidates and campaigns.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 22:35

From Trump to El-Sayed: Michigan Arab Americans put Palestine at the heart of politics