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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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

WorldTrump warns that this is the ‘last chance’ for talks with Iran

President Donald Trump discussed a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and called the moment Iran’s “last chance” to sign an agreement. The United States and Japan worked together to stabilize the yen, while Trump described the move as a “friendship signal” to Japan. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited earthquake-hit Kumamoto and thanked the United States, China and Taiwan for their assistance. A month after Tibetan activist Loga Jangtsen’s self-immolation, memorials and protests were held in New York and India. A U.S. congressional delegation also visited Taiwan and Japan, stressing freedom in the Indo-Pacific.

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VVOA ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 21:17

Trump warns that this is the ‘last chance’ for talks with Iran

WorldTrump: Negotiations are Iran’s chance to avoid ‘decapitation’

U.S. President Donald Trump said negotiations offer Iran a chance to avoid what he called “decapitation.” He also indicated that Washington could increase the scale of its attacks. The remarks present talks as an alternative to a potentially broader U.S. military action.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 20:24

Trump: Negotiations are Iran’s chance to avoid ‘decapitation’

PoliticsTrump says talks with Iran are the ‘last chance’ to reach a deal

US President Donald Trump said Iran faces a “last chance” to reach a nuclear agreement. His remark framed the talks as a final opportunity for Tehran to secure a deal. The statement concerns negotiations between the United States and Iran. No further terms of the proposed agreement were given.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 19:45

Trump says talks with Iran are the ‘last chance’ to reach a deal

WorldTrump says he won’t let Iran charge a toll for passage through Hormuz

President Donald Trump said he would not allow Iran to charge a toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. He added that the United States would charge the toll instead. The remarks address who should collect fees from vessels using the strategic waterway. The statement was framed as a refusal to let Iran impose such a charge.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 19:43

Trump says he won’t let Iran charge a toll for passage through Hormuz

WorldTrump says US and Iran discuss resuming Strait of Hormuz shipping by August 4

Donald Trump says the United States and Iran are discussing a resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz by August 4. The US president also referred to the possibility of the waterway being completely opened. His remarks frame the discussions around restoring maritime traffic through the strait. No further terms of the proposed arrangement are given.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 19:02

Trump says US and Iran discuss resuming Strait of Hormuz shipping by August 4

PoliticsPresident Trump Signs an Executive Order, Aug. 3, 2026

President Trump signed an executive order on Aug. 3, 2026. The White House announced the signing. No further details about the order were provided.

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TThe White HouseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 18:44

President Trump Signs an Executive Order, Aug. 3, 2026

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WorldTrump meets his obstinate match in Iran’s hardball regime

Donald Trump is struggling to find firm negotiating ground with Tehran and has complained about Iran’s “unbelievable duplicity.” The article portrays the US president as someone inclined to claim victory rather than concede defeat, while Iran has displayed a similarly stubborn approach. As Trump says new negotiations with Tehran will begin this week, Iran has also shown it can reignite the conflict by firing ballistic missiles at US bases in the region. Its continued grip on the Strait of Hormuz is allowing Tehran to seize the initiative in a stalled peace process. With a global energy crisis and difficult midterm elections approaching, time is pressing for Trump.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★★2026-08-03 18:27

Trump meets his obstinate match in Iran’s hardball regime

MAJOR

WorldTrump blasts ‘duplicitous’ Iran after Tehran denies talks with US

Donald Trump has attacked Iran as “duplicitous” after Tehran denied that it is negotiating with the United States. He is demanding “Total Surrender” from Iran. The remarks come as a naval blockade in the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz escalates, highlighting the mounting tension between Washington and Tehran and the growing uncertainty around the waterway.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-08-03 17:38

Trump blasts ‘duplicitous’ Iran after Tehran denies talks with US

MAJOR

WorldIran reaffirms support for Hamas as Trump pushes Gaza disarmament plan

Iran’s president pledged that Tehran would continue supporting Hamas’s new leader. The commitment came as President Donald Trump promotes what he presents as a landmark deal to disarm the group in Gaza. Trump is also advancing a Board of Peace roadmap. The opposing positions place Iran’s backing for Hamas against the U.S. effort to move forward with Gaza’s disarmament plan.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 17:20

Iran reaffirms support for Hamas as Trump pushes Gaza disarmament plan