About this episode
The episode discusses the safety of President Donald Trump following an attempted attack and explores UK-US relations during the King's visit.
Caitriona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda and Bernd Debusmann look at the safety of President Donald Trump following the attempted attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. They also discuss the King’s visit and relations between the UK and the US. Has this trip rekindled their special relationship? Every weekend, The President’s Path explores the state of US politics - in Washington and beyond. We dig into the key issues shaping America and uncover what’s on the minds of those closest to power. You can contact us at: path@bbc.co.uk
People in this episode
Hosts: Caitriona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda, Bernd Debusmann
Topics covered
- US politics
- Donald Trump
- UK-US relations
- White House Correspondents’ Dinner
- safety
- King's visit
Keywords
- Donald Trump
- safety
- White House
- UK
- US
- politics
- King's visit
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: White House, BBC World Service
Places: UK, US
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