TRUMP100

US President Donald Trump says Russia "holds all the cards", a statement rattling Ukraine and fuelling concerns that he’s handing Moscow the advantage.   
  
Our US correspondents Mark Stone and James Matthews break down Trump's latest stance on the war in Ukraine, his threats of banking sanctions on Russia, and the shifting dynamics within NATO.   
  
Meanwhile, White House tensions flare as reports emerge of Elon Musk and Marco Rubio going head-to-head in a cabinet showdown, forcing Trump to step in and draw the first real limits on Musk's influence.   

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The White House has faced further criticism it is aligning itself too closely with Russia, which US defence secretary Pete Hegseth passed off as "garbage".  

On episode 47 of Trump 100 James Matthews is joined by Diana Magnay, Sky's former Moscow correspondent who has been meeting Ukrainian refugees living in the US.  

She shares her experiences of Putin's Russia and reveals if the country has any similarities to Trump's America.  

They also discuss Trump threatening to row back on NATO commitments and the pause of Mexico and Canada tariffs.

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Just as things were looking up between Trump and Zelenskyy, the White House pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine, which could have bloody consequences for the war.  
 
On Day 46 of Trump100 Mark Stone and James Matthews discuss the implications of the move and whether a John Healey and Pete Hegseth meeting will help matters.  
 
They also cover the surprise meeting between US and Hamas officials in Doha and the Trump-Trudeau trade war.

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On Day 45 of Trump 100 US correspondents Mark Stone and James Matthews break down Trump’s marathon address to Congress.  

They explore why division in American politics is deeper than ever. They also discuss if Mexico and Canada tariffs could already be on the way out – and if peace in Ukraine is any closer since Zelenskyy’s letter to Trump.  

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Overnight Trump paused military aid to Ukraine, as the rift between President Trump and President Zelenskyy deepens.  

On Day 44 of Trump 100 US correspondents Mark Stone and James Matthews discuss if a Zelenskyy apology is the only way forward for Ukraine and what Putin’s role is in peace negotiations.  

They also discuss the new tariffs imposed on Canada and Mexico and what the impacts could be for the economies of all sides.  

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On this episode our US correspondent James Matthews interviews the architect behind the Biden-Harris campaign, which later became the Harris-Walz campaign.  

Before the 2024 election campaign, Julie Chavez Rodríguez had been a democratic political strategist for 15 years, seeing Obama into the White House and Biden into his first term.

She shares with James her take on Biden's final push as democratic leader and how they managed the switch to Harris. Plus, James asks if Biden's gaffes and reluctance to step aside cost the Democrats the election and if the party is doing enough to oppose President Trump's administration.

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On today's episode, our US correspondents James Matthews and Mark Stone tackle listeners' questions. 

They are asked about the powers of Elon Musk, if there is any opposition left in the Republican party and where Donald Trump does his shopping.
 
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A diplomatic earthquake unfolded at the White House on Friday as President Zelenskyy and President Trump imploded in a shouting match in front of the world's media. 

On episode 41 of Trump100 US correspondents Mark Stone and James Matthews ask what went wrong at the pivotal meeting between world leaders.

They debate who was in the wrong and ask what happens now, with a minerals deal left unsigned.       

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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer worked his charm on President Donald Trump during his visit to the White House.

The meeting couldn't have gone much better for the UK leader who arrived with an invitation for Trump from Buckingham Palace and left with the possibility of a UK-US trade deal.   

On Day 40 of Trump100 US correspondents Mark Stone and James Matthews are joined by Sky's political editor Beth Rigby who spent the day following the two leaders. They discuss the highs of the trip, but question whether people back in the UK will be impressed.   

Plus, how do you get Trump's attention in a crowded room? Beth Rigby tells all.        

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On day 39 President Trump held his first cabinet meeting of his second term. He shared the spotlight with un-elected official, Elon Musk, and threatened to throw anyone out who objected to his presence.  
US correspondents Mark Stone and James Matthews discuss the stand-out moments from the 90 minute spectacle. They also discuss the controversy of an AI video reposted by Donald Trump of his reimagined version of ‘Trump’s Gaza’.
   
Plus, how is Sir Keir Starmer feeling ahead of his meeting with Donald Trump? James and Mark discuss what to expect from the biggest UK-US summit in decades.  
     
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