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Donald Trump

US president from 2017 to 2021, Donald Trump was later found guilty in a hush money trial. Despite now being the first former US president convicted in a criminal case, he could still win the 2024 presidential vote.

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May 31, 2024

Hush money trial: Biden says Trump 'threatening' democracy

May 31, 2024

Trump found guilty on all counts in hush money trial

May 30, 2024

Trump hush money trial: Jury deliberations continue

May 28, 2024

Trump defense slams key witness as hush money trial wraps

May 28, 2024

Memorial Day: Biden honors fallen US soldiers

May 21, 2024

Biden says Trump using Hitler's language with 'Reich' post

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Reports & Analysis

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds up a fist

Trump to appeal against 'hush money' verdict

Trump to appeal against 'hush money' verdict

A jury found the former US president guilty of falsifying records to hide hush money payments to an adult film star.
PoliticsMay 31, 202405:30 min
Trump was convicted of falsifying business records to influence the 2016 presidential election.

Jury finds Trump guilty of all charges in hush-money trial

Jury finds Trump guilty of all charges in hush-money trial

Trump was convicted of falsifying business records to influence the 2016 presidential election.
CrimeMay 31, 202402:02 min
Donald Trump sitting in a court room

Donald Trump convicted: Can he still become US president?

Donald Trump convicted: Can he still become US president?

Donald Trump has been convicted in a criminal trial. How will the outcomes affect his run for president?
PoliticsMay 30, 2024
Donald Trump

Closing arguments underway in Trump hush money trial

Closing arguments underway in Trump hush money trial

Closing arguments have begun in the 'hush money' trial of former US president Donald Trump.
Law and JusticeMay 28, 202401:50 min
US President Joe Biden stands behind microphones and gestures with his hands while delivering remarks at the White House

Fact check: Is Joe Biden weakening Iran sanctions?

Fact check: Is Joe Biden weakening Iran sanctions?

President Biden's detractors accuse him of undermining punitive measures against Iran. Are they right?
PoliticsMay 3, 2024
Trump vor Gericht: Erster Strafprozess gegen Ex-Präsident

Hush-money trial against Trump begins

Hush-money trial against Trump begins

Donald Trump has appeared in court for his first criminal trial.
Law and JusticeApril 15, 202402:18 min
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In the spotlight

Trump, seen from behind, silhouetted in front of a spotlight at the 2024 Iowa Caucus, addressing the crowd. He is standing on a red-carpeted stage hung with flags.

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PoliticsMarch 14, 2024
A woman shows off the back of her red dress, with MAGA written in large white letters

Donald Trump hogs the limelight at conservative conference

As Donald Trump marked another primary victory, supporters at CPAC were already calling him the next US president.
PoliticsFebruary 25, 2024
A view of stands selling Trump merchandise

Republicans at 'Principles First' summit look beyond Trump

Not all Republicans support Donald Trump. DW's Ines Pohl spoke with some of them at the Principles First summit.
PoliticsFebruary 25, 202402:11 min
A stern looking Joe Biden in front of a US flag

Trump and Biden: Two old candidates vie for young US voters

Can Joe Biden and Donald Trump, two old men each hoping to be elected US president, win over young voters?
PoliticsFebruary 24, 2024
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Germany and nuclear weapons: A difficult history

Donald Trump's remarks on NATO's principle of collective defense have triggered a debate in Germany on nuclear options.
PoliticsFebruary 17, 2024
A float depicting US Presidential hopeful Donald Trump holding a damaged American flag and scissors in his hand.

Trump prompts EU to consider nuclear deterrence without US

Trump has EU politicians talking about nuclear deterrence without the United States. A risky, hasty debate, some warn.
PoliticsFebruary 15, 2024