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November 15, 2016 Tough Climate For Hollande: Record low ratings ahead of possible re-election bid (part 2)
François Hollande has given FRANCE 24 his first interview since the election of Donald Trump. Will the Paris climate deal be undone? Speaking from Marrakech, the French president gave us his views on the US President-Elect. At home, Hollande struggles to mount a credible case for re-election as mainstream parties chase after the far-right electorate of Marine Le Pen. How can he win back the disenfranchised voters who have abandoned the left for the National Front? Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
26 min
November 14, 2016 The New Normal: Trump win brings Alt-Right movement to White House (part 1)
Whether or not Donald Trump ultimately governs as a right-wing nationalist, he's certainly got Europe-bashers on board. His first meeting with a foreign politician was with UKIP's Nigel Farage, while his Chief Strategist Steve Bannon praises France’s far-right Le Pen family. We'll fish for clues in the interview granted to CBS where he blew hot and cold on his campaign promises. Now that he's elected, Trump is sure to keep our attention in Europe, ahead of a series of electoral contests here. Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
19 min
November 14, 2016 The New Normal: Trump win boosts hard-right Eurosceptics (part 2)
Whether or not Donald Trump ultimately governs as a right-wing nationalist, he's certainly got Europe-bashers on board. His first meeting with a foreign politician was with UKIP's Nigel Farage, while his Chief Strategist Steve Bannon praises France’s far-right Le Pen family. We'll fish for clues in the interview granted to CBS where he blew hot and cold on his campaign promises. Now that he's elected, Trump is sure to keep our attention in Europe, ahead of a series of electoral contests here. Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
26 min
November 10, 2016 The Transition to Trump: World awaits dawning of post-Obama era (part 1)
In keeping with tradition, US President Barack Obama has hosted president-elect Donald Trump at the White House, a first public step towards the transition of power. Trump was a champion of the "birther" movement, which questioned Obama’s US citizenship, and has pledged to overturn the outgoing president's signature policy achievements. What does the transition to Trump mean for the US and the world? Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Michele BARBERO, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
15 min
November 10, 2016 The Transition to Trump: World awaits dawning of post-Obama era (part 2)
In keeping with tradition, US President Barack Obama has hosted president-elect Donald Trump at the White House, a first public step towards the transition of power. Trump was a champion of the "birther" movement, which questioned Obama’s US citizenship, and has pledged to overturn the outgoing president's signature policy achievements. What does the transition to Trump mean for the US and the world? Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Michele BARBERO, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
28 min
November 09, 2016 Rage you can believe in: Will Trump undo Obama's legacy? (part 1)
After 18 months of bitter campaigning and a nail-biting election night, Donald Trump has emerged as the winner in the race to the White House. Americans voiced their anger and frustration with the establishment by opting for an outsider candidate with no prior political experience. The FRANCE 24 Debate is in Washington to unpack the reasons behind Trump’s surprising win. Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX, Christopher DAVIS and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
17 min
November 09, 2016 The world according to Trump: What does the president-elect really stand for? (part 2)
After 18 months of bitter campaigning and a nail-biting election night, Donald Trump has emerged as the winner in the race to the White House. Americans voiced their anger and frustration with the establishment by opting for an outsider candidate with no prior political experience. The FRANCE 24 Debate is in Washington to unpack the reasons behind Trump’s surprising win. Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX, Christopher DAVIS and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
24 min
November 08, 2016 Big decision, bitter campaign: The 2016 race and beyond (part 1)
The moment of truth has arrived: Americans decide this Tuesday if Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton should be the country's next president. After a long and bitter campaign that has shaken the two major parties to the core, this election could mark a major turning point for the United States. The France24 Debate is in Washington bring you the latest from the campaign and look at the key issues for American voters. Click here for PART TWO.

Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
18 min
November 08, 2016 Latino power in US election: Will Hispanics make the difference? (part 2)
Latinos make up 17 percent of the US population and tend to vote less than other groups in American presidential elections. But in the run-up to the 2016 vote, they have been at the heart of the matter, being the target of Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric all the while being one of the country’s fastest growing demographics. Could they be the swing constituency? The France24 Debate is in Washington bring you the latest from the campaign and look at the key issues for American voters. Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
27 min
November 08, 2016 US presidential election 2016: America holds its breath
The whole planet is holding its breath as Americans head to the polls after a long and bitter campaign that has shaken the two major parties to the core and could mark a major turning point for the United States. On the eve of Election Day, the France24 Debate team is in Washington to bring you the latest from the campaign and look at the key issues for American voters. Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
15 min

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