PoliticsThe tweet that defined a decade of Trump
Ten years ago, Jesse Farrar inadvertently defined a political era with a brief, prescient tweet. He now wishes it had never happened.
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 2026-10-03. 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.

President Donald Trump said Friday that he had barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House over what he called their constant “reporting” of “FAKE NEWS.”
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NBC News

President Donald Trump says CNN, MSNOW and Politico will be barred from the White House over coverage he called unfavorable, while warning that additional media outlets could face similar prohibitions.
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The Associated Press

Donald Trump said Iran is seeking a deal as the United States considers further military action. He said he believes Iran is “losing in every way,” financially and militarily.
TTRT World

US President Donald Trump said Iran currently wants to reach an agreement with the United States amid the ongoing conflict between the two countries. He said he would not consider a deal he deemed unacceptable, and gave no commitment on possible further military action against Tehran.
TTASS

Donald Trump rejects artificial intelligence regulations, arguing that the United States cannot fall behind China. Unlike in the US, China appears to have little open concern that AI could soon destroy humanity, while AI is already used for government services, assignment feedback and robot deliveries.
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CNN

The Trump administration is managing the continuing fallout from the U.S.-Iran war while escalating its trade dispute with Canada. After Prime Minister Mark Carney met European officials to strengthen Canada’s ties with the EU, Trump called the proposed EU-Canada alliance “laughable,” as the trade war moves beyond tariffs.
GGlobal News

President Donald Trump is pressing his promise to pay adult Americans $5,000 if Republicans win the midterm elections. Republican candidates running for Congress, however, are not campaigning on the pledge with the same enthusiasm.
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ABC News

Donald Trump has warned that the Kennedy Center could be torn down if he fails to receive “recognition.”
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ABC News

Russia took control of the local businesses of Swiss food giant Nestlé and French supermarket chain Auchan, marking the Kremlin’s largest takeover of foreign corporate assets since at least 2024 as tensions with Europe rise. The US is expected to delay announcing new tariffs on China and other trading partners until after next week’s Xi-Trump summit.
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Bloomberg Television

Donald Trump says there has been “major progress” toward establishing a US military base in Poland. The US currently has about 10,000 rotational troops in the country and 11 installation sites, with US Army Garrison Poland headquartered in Poznań.
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Ten years ago, Jesse Farrar inadvertently defined a political era with a brief, prescient tweet. He now wishes it had never happened.
The White House has formed a task force to assess the risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence and recommend the federal government’s role in overseeing the technology. Led by Jay Clayton, it is due to issue a report within 120 days, the Wall Street Journal reported.
President Trump spoke with reporters as he departed the White House on Oct. 3, 2026.

US President Donald Trump said he is confident Iran has abandoned all plans to acquire nuclear weapons and claimed that Iran has been defeated. He said he still has to decide on Iran’s future but gave no details. Iranian authorities have repeatedly said they do not seek nuclear weapons.
President Donald Trump delivers remarks in Vandalia, Ohio, as part of his midterm tour.

CNN’s Erin Burnett reviews the week’s major stories, including Republican senators criticizing Trump over political ads funded by taxpayers, a failed perjury trap aimed at Jack Smith, and chaos on an Israel-bound flight after the co-pilot stabbed the captain. Trump also campaigned for Ken Paxton in Texas and in deep-red Alabama.

President Donald Trump pledged Friday to send $90 rebate checks to millions of U.S. seniors enrolled in Medicare to offset their premiums. It is his latest promise to send money to Americans ahead of the midterm elections.

Speaking to reporters outside the White House, President Donald Trump addressed the conflict with Iran, daylight saving time and his midterm blitz, saying Iran can choose the easy way or the hard way.

President Donald Trump launched a series of posts Saturday attacking Sen. Tom Cotton, accusing the Arkansas Republican of delaying legislation that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent and urging people to call the senator on his cellphone.
US President Donald Trump intensified his campaign for year-round daylight saving time, accusing Senator Tom Cotton of blocking the bill and posting what he claimed was Cotton’s phone number to encourage Arkansas residents to pressure him. Cotton has opposed the measure, while doubts remain that Senate Republicans will hold a vote before the midterm elections.
