Trump's Terms
Trump's Terms

Trump's Terms

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Host Scott Detrow curates NPR's reporting, analysis and updates on the people wielding power in President Trump's second administration and the policies they are pursuing — from his closest political advisors to cabinet secretaries and top military leaders. We explore who they are, what they believe, and how they'll govern. Support NPR's reporting by subscribing to Trump's Terms+ and unlock sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

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How Democrats & the tech industry are approaching Trump differently
DEC 17, 2024
How Democrats & the tech industry are approaching Trump differently
The first time Donald Trump was elected president, blue state Democrats asserted themselves as the frontline of the resistance. Now, they say they're making an intentional decision to stay calm.

Then, the tech industry is courting President-elect Donald Trump. SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son pledged a $100 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years at an event at Mar-a-Lago.

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This former Trump official doesn't want a pardon from President Biden
DEC 16, 2024
This former Trump official doesn't want a pardon from President Biden
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with legal analyst Sarah Isgur about her recent New York Times op-ed titled "I Don't Want a Pardon from Biden. None of us should."

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Colorado Democratic Gov. Jared Polis pushes back on some Trump ideas
DEC 12, 2024
Colorado Democratic Gov. Jared Polis pushes back on some Trump ideas
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Gov. Jared Polis about his thoughts on the incoming Trump administration, and the power of pardons.

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How Kash Patel has used children's books & podcasts to promote conspiracy theories
DEC 10, 2024
How Kash Patel has used children's books & podcasts to promote conspiracy theories
Kash Patel, Trump's pick to head the FBI, has parlayed his time serving in various national security roles in the first Trump administration to building a brand promoting pro-Trump conspiracy theories and selling merchandise. NPR's Lisa Hagen reports.

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Who is Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense
DEC 5, 2024
Who is Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense
Trump's Trials is now Trump's Terms. Each episode, host Scott Detrow curates NPR coverage of the incoming Trump administration.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with New Yorker writer Jane Mayer about her latest article on Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth.

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