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
Posted
18 September 2025
Trump diverted and forced to swap helicopters on way to Stansted
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Beds, Herts & Bucks
Posted
18 September 2025
Key takeaways from the PM and President's news conference
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Politics
Posted
18 September 2025
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 2025

Analysis

No ceasefire, no deal: What summit means for Trump, Putin and Ukraine
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World
Posted
16 August 2025
Is crime in Washington DC 'out of control', as Trump claims?
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US & Canada
Posted
11 August 2025
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 2025
How Trump is using the courts to get what he wants - and changing the shape of presidential power
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BBC InDepth
Posted
22 July 2025

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 2025
Trump's ex-lawyer Emil Bove confirmed as appeals court judge
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US & Canada
Posted
30 July 2025
A quick guide to JD Vance
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US & Canada
Posted
23 January 2025
RFK Jr sworn in as US Health and Human Services chief
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US & Canada
Posted
14 February 2025
Who is on Trump's top team?
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US & Canada
Posted
25 February 2025

Melania Trump

Melania Trump, enigmatic first lady who might do it differently this time
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US & Canada
Posted
9 January 2025
Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden for $1bn over Epstein claim
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US & Canada
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14 August 2025
Decoding Melania Trump's new official portrait
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US & Canada
Posted
28 January 2025
What lies ahead for Trump family now?
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US & Canada
Posted
17 January 2025

In video

Tracking President Trump's love for charts over the years. Video, 00:01:39
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US & Canada
Posted
4 April 2025
The UK and US fallout from Trump's tariffs... in 70secs. Video, 00:01:10
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3 April 2025
What is a tariff? Video, 00:01:21
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Business
Posted
3 April 2025
How the US tariffs will affect you. Video, 00:01:12
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US & Canada
Posted
5 March 2025

Trump tariffs

What tariffs has Trump introduced and why?
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World
Posted
22 August
Worst week for US stocks since Covid crash as China hits back on tariffs
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Business
Posted
4 April 2025
The British winners and losers from Trump tariffs
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Business
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4 April 2025
How does it affect me if share prices fall?
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Business
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24 April
What Trump has done - and why it matters
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US & Canada
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3 April 2025

Latest news

Iran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days
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Middle East
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3 hours ago
South African white genocide does not exist, new ambassador to US tells BBC
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US & Canada
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3 hours ago
Supreme Court allows Trump to use controversial database to check voter citizenship
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US & Canada
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7 hours ago
Media outlets banned by Trump resume White House coverage after judge's order
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US & Canada
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8 hours ago
Trump's plans for massive arch move ahead
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US & Canada
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8 hours ago
Trump and Xi exchange warm words at state dinner but little progress on key issues
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World
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10 hours ago
What was on the menu at the White House state dinner? Video, 00:00:43
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World
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12 hours ago
Man shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler dies
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US & Canada
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13 hours ago
Why Trump gave Xi an ornate bald eagle statue at the state dinner
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World
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15 hours ago
Pomp and toasts: Day 2 of Trump and Xi in DC. Video, 00:01:11
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World
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20 hours ago
What was it like inside the Trump-Xi White House dinner? Video, 00:00:57
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World
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22 hours ago
Xi got Trump's red carpet welcome - but not everything he wanted
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China
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22 hours ago
The world’s two most powerful men just met. How did it go? Video, 00:01:12
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World
Posted
1 day ago
How we know this is an altered photo Trump posted with Xi. Video, 00:01:02
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BBC Verify
Posted
1 day ago
Roelf Meyer, South African Ambassador: Trump has been misled. Audio, 23 minutes
Roelf Meyer, South Africa’s new US ambassador, rejects Trump’s “white genocide” claim
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BBC World Service
Available for over a year
Taking stock: Trump and Xi face the trade test. Audio, 17 minutes
Did trade frenemies find common ground at the White House?
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BBC World Service
Available for over a year
Trump welcomes Xi for State Dinner. Video, 00:00:42
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1 day ago
Watch: What's the latest on the White House media ban? Video, 00:01:23
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1 day ago
A military threat from US? Canadians react to Carney's concerns. Video, 00:01:12
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US & Canada
Posted
1 day ago
Why has the White House let journalists banned by Trump back in? Video, 00:01:20
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1 day ago
Xi visit to Washington all pomp but little progress so far
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World
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1 day ago
Xi leaves White House after meetings with Trump. Video, 00:00:58
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US & Canada
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1 day ago
Mark Carney says he has considered possibility of US military action against Canada
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US & Canada
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1 day ago
Xi and Trump attend White House Rose Garden event. Video, 00:00:21
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1 day ago