About this episode
President Trump discusses various issues with BBC's Sarah Smith, including NATO, UK relations, and military actions in the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump gives an interview to the BBC's North America correspondent, Sarah Smith, on a range of issues including NATO, the Royal visit to the US and relations with the UK. Speaking earlier, he also issued a 'shoot to kill' to any boat laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. We examine how much mine sweeping is happening in the shipping channel.Also in the programme: Britain strikes a new deal with France to stop illegal migrants from crossing the English Channel; and we find out about the lipstick effect during tough financial times.(Photo: US President Trump speaks to reporters ahead Davos, Washington, USA - 20 Jan 2026: Credit EPA/Shutterstock )
People in this episode
Host: Sarah Smith
Guest: President Trump
Topics covered
- US politics
- international relations
- immigration
- military strategy
- economic trends
Keywords
- Trump interview
- BBC
- NATO
- immigration
- Strait of Hormuz
- economic trends
- Royal visit
- illegal migrants
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC, France
Places: Strait of Hormuz, English Channel
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