PoliticsAs Trump touts his economic record, Vance acknowledges Americans’ concerns
As President Trump presents an upbeat view of the economy, Vice President Vance has acknowledged Americans’ economic frustrations.

President of the United States
President of the United States (2017–)
| Born | 1946-06-14 · Queens |
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| Party | Republican |
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| Education | University of Pennsylvania (BS) |
| Occupation | Politician, Businessman, Media personality |
The latest five surveys as each pollster published them, compiled by VoteHub (CC BY 4.0) and retrieved 2026-10-07. 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 |
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| 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% |
| YouGov2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 registered voters · 1,379 | 2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 | registered voters · 1,379 | 40% | 57% |
| YouGov2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 adults · 1,536 | 2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 | adults · 1,536 | 36% | 57% |
What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.

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.
FFrance 24

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.
AAl Jazeera

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.”
FFrance 24

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.
NNHK News

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.
VVOA Chinese

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.
TTASS

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.
AAl Jazeera

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.
TTASS

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.
TTASS

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.
AAl Jazeera
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As President Trump presents an upbeat view of the economy, Vice President Vance has acknowledged Americans’ economic frustrations.

The White House said Donald Trump’s remarks at a Monday night rally were not meant to suggest he wanted Iran to attack U.S. cities. It said he wants to prevent Tehran from gaining that capability. Democratic California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra called the remarks a failure of leadership.

President Donald Trump said he is weighing a possible suspension of the federal gas tax as his administration seeks ways to reduce high energy costs ahead of the November midterm elections.
Donald Trump said he plans to call Vladimir Putin soon about a possible plague outbreak in Russia and will share what U.S. intelligence agencies are reporting “tomorrow.” The claims began after an employee of the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute died in Shelekhov, with reports suggesting pneumonic plague and quarantine measures at hospitals. Authorities have not confirmed the reports; Rospotrebnadzor cited pneumonia of undetermined etiology.
Fox News reports that massive protests in France are seeing increasingly intense clashes with police. Foreign correspondent Jeff Paul examines the unrest and its possible fallout, while Harry Cole and Simone Rodan join the discussion.

An analysis highlights what it describes as the biggest signs that Donald Trump and the Republican Party are panicking about the midterm elections.
With the US midterm elections approaching, Republican candidates face a painful choice: echo Donald Trump’s upbeat economic message and risk alienating voters frustrated by high living costs, or distance themselves from a president who still dominates the party. Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds has acknowledged financial pressure on voters but did not mention Trump in his stump speech.

The Trump administration is reluctant to become more deeply involved in Saudi Arabia’s offensive against the Houthis and has sought to restrain Riyadh from triggering a major new conflict in Yemen, according to people familiar with the situation.
Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson clashed over President Donald Trump and abortion rights during their first debate in Maine’s closely watched Senate race. Control of the chamber is at stake.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he has a call scheduled with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a possible plague case at a research institute in Siberia.
