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 2026-10-04. 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
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%

Statements

What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.

Trump threatens to ban Canadian liquor, dairy and other goods from US
Canadian dairy, liquor and motorcycle producers could be barred from selling in the United States as President Donald Trump threatens to escalate his trade war with Canada. He also warned of additional 50% tariffs on various Canadian products. Companies are seeking other markets while exploring more sales between provinces.
GGlobal News 2026-09-10 02:30
Trump calls out Ken Paxton’s fashion choices at midterm convention
President Donald Trump commented on Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s clothing style during a speech at the midterm convention in Dallas. Trump said some people may not like how Paxton dresses — and that he does not either — before praising Paxton’s tenure as state attorney general.
NNBC News 2026-09-10 01:53
Trump praises ‘great’ Putin call as Russian forces pummel Ukrainian cities
U.S. President Donald Trump called his Sept. 8 conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war against Ukraine “great” and said Putin wants a deal. Trump blamed the lack of progress on Putin and Zelenskyy hating each other. Russian strikes continued across Ukraine, with an attack on a shopping and entertainment center in Sumy killing at least two people and injuring 20.
TThe Kyiv Independent 2026-09-09 23:54
Trump says Putin wants Ukraine peace deal as strikes continue
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is traveling to Canada as diplomatic efforts to end the war with Russia intensify. President Donald Trump says Vladimir Putin wants a deal and claims a new peace proposal is on the table, but has offered no details. The latest settlement push comes as previous promises of a breakthrough have failed to produce lasting peace.
GGlobal News 2026-09-09 23:40
Trump says Iran war will end ‘after the election’
President Donald Trump says the Iran war will end “after the election” as Republicans gather in Dallas for a two-day convention designed to build support for the party ahead of the midterms.
NNBC News 2026-09-09 23:38
Trump says US-Iran war will end immediately after midterms
Seven months after launching the war on Iran, US President Donald Trump says the conflict will end immediately after November’s midterm elections. He initially described it as a “short-term excursion” that could be over in “four to five” weeks.
AAl Jazeera 2026-09-09 23:22
Trump says Iran war will end after US midterm elections
President Trump said the war with Iran would end “immediately after” the US midterm elections in November, and accused Tehran of trying to influence the vote.
RReuters 2026-09-09 21:34
Trump claims firefighters carried him from Ground Zero after 9/11 attack
Trump claims firefighters carried him away from Ground Zero after the 9/11 attack. The White House shared no proof that the incident occurred.
AABC News 2026-09-09 21:33
Trump says Iran war will end ‘immediately after’ US midterm elections
US President Donald Trump says the Iran war will end “immediately after” the US midterm elections.
TTRT World 2026-09-09 21:31
Trump expects Iran to abandon war effort after US midterms
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he expects Iran to abandon its war effort after the US midterm elections, while acknowledging that American gas prices are unlikely to fall before then.
CCNN 2026-09-09 21:18

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TechTrump announces establishment of Super Intelligence Force

US President Donald Trump announced the creation of the Super Intelligence Force to coordinate federal efforts on artificial intelligence. He said it would bring together government agencies, consumers, public and religious organizations, critical infrastructure providers and technology companies, and produce a report on AI risks, opportunities and federal responsibilities within four months.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-04 17:38

Trump announces establishment of Super Intelligence Force

PoliticsComedians roast Trump for making the midterms all about him

Roy Wood Jr. and the comedian panel on “Have I Got News For You” mock Donald Trump’s midterm-election strategy, his “God made Trump” advertisement and Pete Hegseth’s “State of the Force” address. The show also discusses Ken Paxton’s sharp decline in popularity.

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CCNNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-04 17:02

Comedians roast Trump for making the midterms all about him

PoliticsNew taxpayer-funded TV ads featuring Trump spark backlash

ABC News Capitol Hill correspondent Jay O’Brien reports on the controversy and legal questions surrounding new taxpayer-funded television ads featuring Donald Trump on “This Week.”

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-04 16:40

New taxpayer-funded TV ads featuring Trump spark backlash

PoliticsTrump Campaigns in Red States as Fed Releases September Rate-Hike Minutes

Bloomberg’s weekend program covers Donald Trump’s campaigning in red states and the Federal Reserve’s minutes from its September rate hike. Guests include Taiwan’s representative to the United States, Schwab’s head of macro research and strategy, and the US attorney general. The program also notes a decline in Brent crude after G7 news.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-04 16:35

Trump Campaigns in Red States as Fed Releases September Rate-Hike Minutes

EconomyTrump aide Hassett says Powell should ‘move on’ from Fed board

President Donald Trump’s chief economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, urged former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to leave the central bank’s board. The call followed an internal report that cited management failures in the renovation of its headquarters.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-04 16:30

Trump aide Hassett says Powell should ‘move on’ from Fed board

PoliticsConcerns Loom Over Trump’s Midterm Push

Bloomberg correspondents examine President Donald Trump’s midterm campaign drive as Republicans defend increasingly competitive races in states such as Ohio and Alaska. Voter worries over the cost of living, the Iran war and data centers are shaping the effort to rally Republican supporters ahead of November.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-04 16:19

Concerns Loom Over Trump’s Midterm Push

PoliticsLula, Bolsonaro Face Off in Brazil as Trump Pitches Ohio Investments

Bloomberg highlights the presidential showdown between Lula and Bolsonaro in Brazil, along with Trump’s pitch for investments in Ohio.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-04 15:30

Lula, Bolsonaro Face Off in Brazil as Trump Pitches Ohio Investments

TechTrump unveils new ‘Super Intelligence Force’

Donald Trump has unveiled a new “Super Intelligence Force” task force, his latest response to the debate over AI safety.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-04 15:15

Trump unveils new ‘Super Intelligence Force’

PoliticsTrump nominates John Coale as hostage affairs envoy

US President Donald Trump has nominated his envoy for Belarus, John Coale, as special presidential envoy for hostage affairs with ambassadorial rank. Trump said Coale helped secure the return of more than 65 Americans and allied citizens from Belarus and negotiated the release of over 800 political prisoners in Eastern Europe. The nomination requires Senate approval.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-04 14:40

Trump nominates John Coale as hostage affairs envoy

PoliticsTrump heads to Ohio for midterm rally

With a month remaining before the midterm elections and prices rising for Americans, President Donald Trump is traveling to Ohio as he tours states once viewed as safe wins for Republican candidates.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-04 14:30

Trump heads to Ohio for midterm rally