Donald Trump
The latest news, opinion and analysis on Donald Trump, the 45th president of the United States
If Democrats want to win the next US election, they should listen to Bernie Sanders
‘Not as bad as the Republicans’ failed as a strategy. Next time, Democrats should run someone from the party’s insurgent progressive wing
China may be better prepared for Trump this time
Beijing has been on a charm offensive directed towards the rest of the world, including the European Union
Trump nominates vaccine sceptic Robert F Kennedy jnr to run US health department
Appointment would put Kennedy, who sowed doubts about Covid-19 vaccines, in charge of a department with a $1.8 trillion budget
Trump’s cabinet: who’s been picked, who’s in the running?
The US president-elect has made several nominations for his administration
US attorney general nominee Gaetz faces growing scrutiny over sexual misconduct claims
Calls grow for release of congressional ethics report on Trump’s nominee for attorney general
Pete Hegseth: US army veteran, Fox News firebrand and now defence secretary nominee
Iraq and Afghanistan veteran gained notoriety by blaming ‘wokeness’ for US military failures. Now he is set to be in charge
‘So appalling they’re a form of performance art’: Donald Trump’s bombshell appointments
Parade of loyalists is Trump’s first show of force to US Senate Republicans, who will be under immense pressure to confirm his nominees – or sidestep that process altogether
Democratic Party can win in 2028 if it accepts three difficult truths
Bidenomics policies must be curbed, the party has to be anti-woke, and it must accept that voters don’t care about democracy
How Trump’s election sent Bitcoin soaring again
Technological solutions to the problem of too much government is something that appeals to appeals to both Bitcoin advocates and Trump supporters. Both want to use AI and blockchain to leave messy problems like death, taxes and climate change behind
Ireland needs its own Joe Rogan, someone to question liberal orthodoxies
There are lessons for Ireland from the US election about the disconnect between establishment voices and the feelings of the electorate
Hungarian leader Viktor Orban gives insight to his ‘lonely’ worldview
Europe Letter: Viktor Orban is the guy at the party most of the other EU leaders wish had left early
Donald Trump nominates incendiary Florida congressman Matt Gaetz as attorney general
Controversial Florida congressman has supported some of Trump’s most controversial policies
Republicans projected to win majority of US House seats in government sweep
Trump’s party set to control both house of Congress, according CNN and NBC
The Irish Times view on Trump and Ukraine: Change of course is ahead
It has become an article of faith among many Republicans that the era of the US acting as the world’s policeman is over
Cop29 failure unacceptable, even if climate slips from political priorities, warns Eamon Ryan
UN chief welcomes ‘high ambition coalition’ including Ireland which is pushing for more ambitious outcome
Donald Trump and Joe Biden promise smooth transition of power in White House meeting
Republicans elect John Thune to lead Senate while Trump gives government efficiency role to Elon Musk and picks Fox News commentator Pete Hegseth as secretary of defence
Trump’s golf resort scales down plans for Doonbeg development
Company cuts back on plans originally rejected by council amid concern for impact on protected snail species
Jewish settlers’ sovereignty goals bolstered by Trump’s appointment of Mike Huckabee as US ambassador to Israel
The evangelical pastor has previously stated that the West Bank is an integral part of Israel
Why switching your mortgage rate can save you a lot of money (especially if you are green)
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
Irish woman in line for top White House role under Donald Trump
Gail Slater, originally from Dalkey in south Co Dublin, is frontrunner to lead the US Federal Trade Commission under Donald Trump
Donald Trump’s enemies will hope his threats of retribution are empty
The US president-elect has promised vengeance against perceived enemies – and his supporters have too
‘Your body. My choice.’ A phrase that chills women to the bone
A segment circulating on the internet from Russian TV featuring a 20-year-old nude photoshoot by Melania Trump was interpreted as a coded message to the future president
‘I’m quite optimistic’: Trump trade threat fails to rattle Chinese people
Donald Trump has promised to impose tariffs on Chinese imports, but many are relaxed about his return to power
The Irish Times view on election promises and the public finances: risky business
There is a risk that this campaign loses contact with the likely budgetary reality and the choices that will face the next government
Donald Trump expected to appoint Marco Rubio as US secretary of state
Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee to be new US ambassador to Israel, president-elect announces
Cop29: UK attempts to become global leader on climate with new emissions target for 2035
Starmer commits to cutting emissions by 81% at climate summit overshadowed by Trump election win
Trump hush-money judge delays ruling on whether to throw out conviction on presidential immunity grounds
Postponement follows numerous attempts to delay case after US president-elect was convicted on 34 felonies earlier this year
Trump ‘the elephant in the room’ for Irish foreign direct investment
Investment conference told US election result pose big risk to Ireland’s industrial strategy
Arizona attorney general says she won’t drop Trump fake electors case
In New York, state court judge preparing to rule on whether Trump’s hush-money conviction should be thrown out
Simon Harris and Donald Trump agree to ‘keep in touch’ in call covering Middle East and Ukraine conflicts
Taoiseach says he told US president-elect that the EU and the US need to work together on many issues
Donald Trump to appoint immigration hawk Stephen Miller as deputy chief of staff
Adviser championed policies during president-elect’s first term that included separating migrants from their children
Trump set to ‘dismantle fight against global warming’, US climate envoy warns at Cop29
UN talks open in Baku with stark warning no country is immune from climate disaster
As Trump returns to power, adversaries fear a wave of revenge
President-elect sometimes lashes out without following up – but not always
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