Donald Trump

A quick guide to Donald Trump

The Republican makes an historic return to the White House - here's what you need to know about him.

UK state visit 2025

Sarah Smith: Trump visit showed UK's warm relations - and limited influence
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US & Canada
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18 September
Trump diverted and forced to swap helicopters on way to Stansted
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Beds, Herts & Bucks
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18 September
Key takeaways from the PM and President's news conference
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Politics
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18 September
In pictures: Chequers, scout groups and a dolls' house - day two of Trump's state visit
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UK
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18 September

Analysis

No ceasefire, no deal: What summit means for Trump, Putin and Ukraine
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World
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16 August
Is crime in Washington DC 'out of control', as Trump claims?
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US & Canada
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11 August
How Trump's drive to his golf course shaped homeless crackdown. Video, 00:01:49
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US & Canada
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14 August
How Trump is using the courts to get what he wants - and changing the shape of presidential power
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BBC InDepth
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22 July

Trump's team

Trump's pick to lead economic data agency floats ending monthly jobs report
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Business
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12 August
Trump's ex-lawyer Emil Bove confirmed as appeals court judge
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US & Canada
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30 July
A quick guide to JD Vance
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US & Canada
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23 January
RFK Jr sworn in as US Health and Human Services chief
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US & Canada
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14 February
Who is on Trump's top team?
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US & Canada
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25 February

Melania Trump

Melania Trump, enigmatic first lady who might do it differently this time
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US & Canada
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9 January
Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden for $1bn over Epstein claim
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US & Canada
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14 August
Decoding Melania Trump's new official portrait
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US & Canada
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28 January
What lies ahead for Trump family now?
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US & Canada
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17 January

In video

Tracking President Trump's love for charts over the years. Video, 00:01:39
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US & Canada
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4 April
The UK and US fallout from Trump's tariffs... in 70secs. Video, 00:01:10
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3 April
What is a tariff? Video, 00:01:21
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Business
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3 April
How the US tariffs will affect you. Video, 00:01:12
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US & Canada
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5 March

Trump tariffs

What tariffs has Trump announced and why?
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World
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26 September
Worst week for US stocks since Covid crash as China hits back on tariffs
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Business
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4 April
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The British winners and losers from Trump tariffs
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Business
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4 April
How does it affect me if share prices fall?
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Business
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7 April
What Trump has done - and why it matters
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US & Canada
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3 April

Latest news

Trump directs Pentagon to 'use all available funds' to pay troops during shutdown
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US & Canada
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6 hours ago
Trump cannot deploy National Guard to Illinois, appeals court rules
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US & Canada
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11 hours ago
We're grateful for what Trump is doing for peace, Nobel winner tells BBC
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World
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14 hours ago
Trump administration starts laying off thousands of workers
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US & Canada
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16 hours ago
Melania Trump says she has 'open communication channel' with Putin about Ukrainian children
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World
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1 day ago
Icebreakers and golf spark Trump and Finnish leader's unlikely friendship
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World
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1 day ago
MIT rejects federal funding deal with Trump administration
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US & Canada
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1 day ago
Denmark to boost Arctic defence with new ships, jets and HQ
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Europe
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1 day ago
'They treated us like animals' - Inside the epicentre of deportations in New York City
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US & Canada
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1 day ago
Trump wants his foes prosecuted for a crime experts say is hard to prove
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US & Canada
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1 day ago
White House blasts Nobel Committee for not awarding Peace Prize to Trump
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Latin America
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1 day ago
What does wording of Gaza ceasefire agreement tell us?
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Middle East
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1 day ago
What to know about the charges against Letitia James in the US
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US & Canada
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1 day ago
Watch: How Letitia James ended up in Trump's crosshairs. Video, 00:01:45
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US & Canada
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2 days ago
Americast. Trump's new plan for America's top universities. Audio, 39 minutes
The White House says it's tackling elitism and racism, but is academic freedom at risk?
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BBC World Service
Available for over a year
Trump's use of National Guard in US cities faces key court tests
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US & Canada
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2 days ago
Watch: How Trump's relationships helped pull off a Gaza deal. Video, 00:02:02
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World
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2 days ago
Starmer praises Trump over role in Gaza ceasefire deal
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Politics
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2 days ago
Colombia's president says boat struck by US was carrying Colombians
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World
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2 days ago
Jeremy Bowen: There's now a realistic chance of ending the war - but it's not over yet
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BBC InDepth
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2 days ago
China tightens export rules for crucial rare earths
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Business
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2 days ago
Lyse Doucet: Gaza deal is a huge moment but this is just the beginning
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Middle East
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2 days ago
What is Antifa and why is President Trump targeting it?
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BBC Verify
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2 days ago
Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan in full
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World
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2 days ago