Talking Politics USA

This week on Talking Politics USA, Lucy Watson speaks with journalist and author Kate Andersen Brower, whose book 'The Residence' inspired a Netflix murder mystery of the same name.

Kate discusses why we've seen so little of First Lady Melania Trump at the White House, and how Donald Trump's 18-year-old granddaughter Kai Trump is using her huge social media fanbase to soften the president's images.

U.S. Correspondent Dan Rivers joins Lucy to discuss former President Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis and the questions it has raised.

They also delve into the meaning of the numbers 8-6-4-7 and why a seashell social media post has resulted in the former director of the FBI James Comey being interviewed by the Secret Service.

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This week on Talking Politics USA, award-winning correspondent Robert Moore tells Tom Bradby about his new documentary, 'Shock and Awe: Trump's Return'.

Robert has travelled from coast to coast meeting people caught in the eye of Donald Trump's storm during the first months of his second presidency, from those who support him to those who fear the potentially violent consequences of how America is changing.

Tom and Robert also discuss the potential implications if the royal family of Qatar gives the White House a luxury jumbo jet to be used as Air Force One. And is there conflict brewing between the two most influential Americans on the planet - President Trump and Pope Leo?

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In this week's Talking Politics USA, presenter Tom Bradby, US correspondent Dan Rivers, former White House adviser Laura Schwartz and correspondent Robert Moore answer your questions, including:

• In what era was America greatest? And what will have changed when America is great again?
• Is it safe for LGBT+ foreigners to visit the United States?
• Is there anything that is actually politically damaging to Trump?
• And if you could meet one US president, who would it be and why?

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This week, Donald Trump will mark 100 days of his second term as U.S. President.

So what has he achieved, what do Americans think and what could happen in the next 100 days?

The Talking Politics USA team also discuss the official Trump 2028 merchandise which has gone on sale and whether it's simply trolling liberals or a true statement of intent.

And US Correspondent Dan Rivers dials in from Canada ahead of an election there which has been heavily influenced by President Trump.

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In the first Talking Politics USA Q&A, presenter Tom Bradby, correspondent Robert Moore and former White House adviser Laura Schwartz answer your questions on a wide range of topics, including:

• How can average Americans relate to a multi-millionaire president?
• What are your thoughts on the Trump administration sharing AI content?
• Will U.S. gun laws ever change?
• And is there any truth to those Obama divorce rumours?

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As U.S. President Donald Trump continues his trade war with China, the Talking Politics USA team assess who is likely to come out on top in the battle between Beijing and Washington.

Presenter Tom Bradby, Correspondent Robert Moore and former White House adviser Laura Schwartz discuss whether America is in danger of losing its position as the world's dominant economy.

Also on the agenda this week: the "Kremlin-esque" showing from Trump's Cabinet, the impacts of the suspected arson attack on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's home, and why eggs matter more than ever for Americans this Easter.

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U.S. President Donald Trump's taxes on imports into the country have been causing turmoil on global stock markets and sparking concern from all corners of America. But as the Talking Politics USA team explore, there are plenty of people still right behind Mr Trump.

Host Lucy Watson, correspondent Robert Moore and former Trump appointee Matthew Bartlett discuss why the president is so keen to stick to his guns on tariffs and whether his fellow Republicans will stand by him.

One person seemingly opposed to the idea is the world's richest man and Trump adviser, Elon Musk. So could this hasten his departure from the administration?

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Donald Trump could not hide his frustration over the lack of progress on a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, saying he is 'p***ed off' at Vladimir Putin whilst also hitting out at Volodymr Zelenskyy for 'backing out' of a rare earth minerals deal. US Correspondent Dan Rivers, former White House staffer Laura Schwartz, and host Lucy Watson discuss where this leaves the Trump-Putin relationship, and whether he can still secure a ceasefire and peace deal. 

Also, the team discuss Trump's latest comments to NBC News about his plans for a third term in the White House being 'no joke'. Could it really happen, perhaps with JD Vance running for President then resigning, or is America heading for a constitutional crisis in 2028? 

Also on the agenda is Trump's tariff 'Liberation Day' on Wednesday, and whether Americans are as excited about the imposition of sweeping new tariffs as Trump himself is - and how it will affect store prices as well as key industries such as car manufacturing. 

Laura Schwartz describes how security really works inside the White House in light of the Houthi Signal group chat fiasco, and the team discuss why Elon Musk is controversially handing out $1 million dollars to voters ahead of Wisconsin's supreme court election on Tuesday.

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“It’s disgusting. It’s appalling …. there’s more of an uproar on grocery prices than the killings and the alignment with Russia…”

In this episode of Talking Politics USA, Tom Bradby, Dan Rivers and Laura Schwartz react to the shocking pro-Putin sentiments being issued from Trump’s loyalists and the White House - in stark contrast to the brutality and war crimes Dan unearthed in Ukraine. The trio also discuss:

• How Mark Carney is using Trump as the key campaign target for his bid to remain prime minister of Canada versus Pierre Poilievre.
• Why Donald Trump’s tariff wars runs a major risk of alienating one section of core supporters.
• How Vice President JD Vance and Trump envoy Steve Witkoff have deepened rifts with US allies while delighting the Kremlin.
• Why Witcoff's warm words about Vladimir Putin have caused such offence amid peace negotiations over Ukraine.
• The treasures in Greenland which have seen it become a territory of major interest to the Trump administration.
• And why a painting hanging on the wall of the Colorado State Capitol building in 2019 has suddenly enraged Donald Trump.

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"How this showdown between the executive and the judiciary plays out is the drama of the next four years!"

After U.S. authorities deported hundreds of Venezuelan and Central American men to El Salvador - potentially in defiance of a federal judge - the Talking Politics USA team discuss the latest court battle Donald Trump could be about to face.

Tom Bradby, Robert Moore and former White House advisor Laura Schwartz also examine the impact of Elon Musk's ties to Donald Trump on Tesla, and the state of the Democrats.

Plus, Laura has details from the Gridiron Dinner, one of Washington's most exclusive nights.

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