Donald Trump

Our coverage of former president Donald Trump, including 2024 election polls, results and updates on his campaign, indictments and court cases


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How the election will shape the Supreme Court

A second Trump administration could lock in a conservative supermajority for decades

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Donald Trump is now the oldest candidate to run for president

But America’s issue with ageing politicians goes beyond the White House

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Reliable numbers on Trump v Harris are scarce for now

But the forecasting and tracking of America’s presidential race will resume shortly

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What identity politics will Kamala Harris practise?

The lessons of Barack Obama, Donald Trump, J.D. Vance and Hillary Clinton

Finance and economics

Donald Trump wants a weaker dollar. What are his options?

All come with their own drawbacks

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MAGA Republicans are wrong to seek a cheaper dollar

It is hard to cast America as a victim of the global financial system

Business

Donald Trump’s promise of a golden age for oil is fanciful

There is not much he could do to boost fossil fuels—or rein in clean energy

Culture

The real theme of J.D. Vance’s and Donald Trump’s memoirs

“Hillbilly Elegy” and “The Art of the Deal” reveal a lot about who the men are—and were

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Republicans adjust their attacks for their new foe, Kamala Harris

Ms Harris inherits some of Joe Biden’s vulnerabilities—and brings a few of her own

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Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? Here’s what the polls say

How the Democrats’ likely candidate changes the race

1843 magazine | How the Proud Boys are prepping for a second Trump term

They led the charge on the Capitol. What next?

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Usha Vance, wife of Donald Trump’s VP pick, was once a Democrat

The lawyer, whose parents are Indian immigrants, seems to prioritise ambition

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Donald Trump tries to be both unifier and pugilist in his convention speech

The candidate thrills his party but mixes his message

1843 magazine | Donald Trump: messiah or naughty boy?

After an assassination attempt, many Republicans see their nominee as the resurrection and the life

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Calling Donald Trump a threat to the rule of law has backfired

It strengthened him politically and led to constitutional protections for presidents, not citizens

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Why MAGA is the future, not just present, of the GOP

The selection of J.D. Vance means that Donald Trump’s influence may linger

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