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
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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