About This Event

Ahead of the pivotal US elections on 3 November, our expert panel takes stock of the halfway point of Donald Trump’s second presidency. The Sunday Times Editor Ben Taylor is joined by Republicans Overseas spokesperson Sarah Elliott , Washington Editor Katy Balls and writer and columnist Mark Urban . America’s 47th president began his second term at speed, signing a flurry of executive orders on his first day back in power. From conflict in the Middle East and sweeping trade tariffs to a hardline immigration crackdown, the pace and scale of change over the past two years has left allies wrong-footed and US voters deeply divided. What might the next two years bring? Who will emerge as the Republican Party’s next standard-bearer? And where do the Democrats go from here? This event is being broadcast. Arrive by 2.15pm to be seated. Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Literature Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.

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