About this episode

President Trump discusses various issues with BBC's Sarah Smith, including NATO and UK relations.

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

• interview
• NATO
• UK-US relations
• illegal migration
• financial effects

Keywords

• Trump
• NATO
• BBC
• illegal migrants
• Strait of Hormuz
• financial times
• Royal visit

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC

Places: US, UK, Strait of Hormuz, English Channel

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