Trump's Trials

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Host Scott Detrow curates NPR's reporting, analysis and updates on the 47th President, focusing on actions and policies that challenge precedent and upend political norms, raising questions about what a President can do — and whether his efforts will benefit the voters who returned him to power. Read more

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How the Trump administration is using influencers to justify its immigration policies

Yesterday (01/16/2026) 00:04:30Supreme Court appears likely to uphold state bans on transgender athletes

01/14/2026 00:05:57 Fed chair becomes latest target of Trump's weaponized DOJ

01/13/2026 00:04:56Local voting officials prepare for possible federal interference in the midterms

01/12/2026 00:05:56Many Americans say the U.S. is not a moral leader but want it to be: NPR/Ipsos poll

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Trump's Trials, hosted by seasoned NPR journalists Scott Detrow and Domenico Montanaro, focuses on the unprecedented indictment of former President Donald Trump. The podcast navigates the complexities of Trump's alleged attempts to overturn Georgia's election results, marking a historic first for a past U.S. leader. With a trial set amidst the fervor of the Republican primaries, the series offers a timely and critical look at the potential ramifications for Trump and the 2024 presidential race. Detrow and Montanaro's expertise gives a new understanding of the unfolding legal drama. Trump's Trials is a politics podcast by NPR.