Profile: Who is Donald Trump? (Part 2… The Politician)

Sep 1, 2024

Anthony is joined by Meredith McGraw, a national political correspondent, and Jonathan Karl, Chief Washington Correspondent for ABC News, to dissect Donald Trump's tumultuous presidency. They explore the chaotic dynamics of his administration, from the Capitol riots to controversial policy executions. Key foreign policy moments, like the North Korea summit, are analyzed, alongside Trump's engaging yet unpredictable personality. Lastly, they discuss his political evolution and the impact of COVID-19 on his leadership, painting a complex picture of his legacy.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Trump's Tumultuous Presidency

03:14 • 13min

Analyzing Trump's Foreign Policy Approach

16:03 • 2min

The Host Within: Unpacking Donald Trump's Personality

18:19 • 2min

Trump's Political Evolution and Crisis Management

20:37 • 10min

Inside Trump’s White House

LONG After one of the greatest political surprises in American political history, Donald Trump’s 2016 victory gave way to a controversial and consequential presidency.

We look back on the four years that were defined by staff fallouts, COVID, and an attempted insurrection. Anthony is joined by two journalists who were in the room with Trump while he was changing American politics one decision at a time.

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HOST: * Anthony Zurcher, North America correspondent

GUESTS: * Meredith McGraw is a national political correspondent at Politico * Jonathan Karl is the Chief Washington Correspondent for ABC News

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This episode was made by Chris Flynn, George Dabby, Purvee Pattni, Catherine Fusillo, Claire Betzer and Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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