What can Trump do about Israel vs Iran? Pete Souza on the power of images. Plus what was the president's military parade like?
Talking Politics USAShow Notes
This week on Talking Politics USA, we hear from U.S. correspondent Dan Rivers about what influence Donald Trump could have on the developing conflict between Israel and Iran.
Lucy Watson speak to Pete Souza, the man who was Barack Obama's chief photographer for eight years in the White House and thinks the images from today's administration are more like a "reality show".
And Stacy Foster recalls her whirlwind time covering for Dan in DC - from rushing coast to coast to cover the protests in Los Angeles, to trying to grab a glimpse of President Trump's much-discussed military parade.
Want to get in touch? Email [email protected]
More from Talking Politics USA
Another week, another public spat between Donald Trump and Elon Musk. This time it came after billionaire Musk announced he was launching a new party, the America Party, to challenge the Republican and Democratic "Uniparty".But what did Trump have to say about it, and will this feud ever end?
You might not have heard of Zohran Mamdani, but last week he took New York by storm to win the city's Democratic primary, beating establishment figure Andrew Cuomo and put himself within touching distance of becoming the city's next mayor. So who is he, how did he do it and why do some people view him as so controversial?
On Talking Politics USA this week, Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston, Emma Murphy in Iraq and Dan Rivers in Washington to discuss America's strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and the potential consequences for the Middle East and the rest of the world.
In a special edition of Talking Politics USA, Lucy Watson is joined in the studio by Jessica Taylor, election expert and analyst for the Cook Political Report, who joined ITV News on US Election night in 2024 as Donald Trump swept to a second term in the White House. They discuss: How the growing conflict in the Middle East is splitting the MAGA faithful What impact will Trump's popularity have on next year's midterm elections And the potential frontrunners to lead the Democratics and Republicans in 2028 Catch up with the latest episode of Talking Politics USA on ITVX, YouTube or on your favourite podcast platform.
In this week's Talking Politics USA, Lucy Watson, US correspondent Dan Rivers and former White House adviser Laura Schwartz answer your questions, including: If Elon Musk and Donald Trump continue fighting, who will come out of it worse? What's the difference between Trump's travel ban and his 2017 'Muslim ban'? How effective is Trump's 'Mexican wall' and immigration policies? How can a President who claims to understand business not understand the negative effect from constantly changing tariff arrangements? Why are the Democrats approval ratings down so low? Is the While House press office just a propaganda machine? Do you have a question you'd like the team to answer? Email [email protected]