TRUMP100

TRUMP100

By Sky News

TRUMP100 follows Donald Trump's first 100 days back in The White House as US President.

Published daily at 6am (UK), hosts James Matthews, Martha Kelner and Mark Stone will be joined by guests to delve into the key developments in Trump's America - reflecting on the previous day and looking ahead to the next. If his last term in office is a barometer...anything can happen!

You can submit questions for the weekly Q&A episodes via email at: Trump100@sky.uk

Episodes

Day 74: Liberation Day: Will Trump’s tariffs save America?

It’s here, ‘Liberation Day’, but will Trump’s tariffs save America? On Day 74, US correspondents Mark Stone and James Matthews discuss what the new tariffs mean for the US and the world.  And, with Elon Musk’s funding of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race falling short, is the shine the billionaire brings to Trump’s administration starting to rub off?  If you've got a question you'd like Mark, Martha, and James to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.      Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.   
03/04/2515m 1s

Day 73: Trump’s tariffs loom, what will Starmer do?

On Day 73, the eve of President Trump’s new tariff announcements, US correspondent Mark Stone and deputy political editor Sam Coates discuss what they may bring for the UK. Can PM Keir Starmer negotiate a better deal?   And, immigration, it’s a challenging issue for both Trump and Starmer. Is the approach in America working while in Britain it’s not? Or is Trump just breaking laws and conventions that Starmer won’t?  If you've got a question you'd like Mark, Martha, and James to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.      Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.   
02/04/2516m 15s

Day 72: Is a Trump third term on the cards?

President Trump has alluded to wanting three terms as president, despite the US constitution prohibiting it. When asked whether he has been presented with plans to allow him to seek a third term, Trump said, there are "methods which you could do it".   On Day 72 US correspondents Mark Stone and Martha Kelner discuss the plausibility of Trump being able to run again.   Plus, it's a big week for Trump's new round of tariffs - what could they look like? Mark has been to rural West Virginia to hear from business leaders and workers and what they think the impact could be.  If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.      Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.   
01/04/2518m 10s

Day 71: Could JD Vance be the next US President?

On Day 71 of Donald Trump's presidency, US correspondent James Matthews is joined by Ronna McDaniel, former chair of the Republican National Committee, only the second woman to occupy that position, and for seven years.   She is also the niece of former senator and one-time Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney. James and Ronna discuss Trump's moulding of the Republican party, if Elon Musk has too much power, and whether JD Vance could make a future US President. If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.      Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.
31/03/2518m 42s

Day 70: Q&A: Executive orders, election stealing, and you’re fired!

On Day 70, US correspondents James Matthews and Martha Kelner answer your questions.    They discuss the executive orders being challenged in court, Martha's interaction with congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, and is President Donald Trump running the country like he’s still on The Apprentice?     If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.    Help us understand more about our listeners by taking our survey! 👉 This form 👈 should only take a few minutes to complete, and Sky anonymises the responses as much as possible. Thank you.      Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.    
30/03/2515m 23s

Day 69: Vance visits Greenland - to a frosty reception

Vice President JD Vance is in Greenland, visiting a US military base at Pituffik. It plays a key role in missile defence and surveillance across the Arctic. But the backdrop of the visit had added concern over Trump’s growing desire for Greenland to belong to the US.    On Day 69, US correspondents James Matthews and Martha Kelner discuss the serious fears Greenlanders have over Trump's assertion that "we need Greenland for international security".   Plus, Elon Musk faces a "Tesla Takedown" this weekend, from protesters looking to hit him where it hurts – his wallet.       If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.    Help us understand more about our listeners by taking our survey! 👉 This form 👈 should only take a few minutes to complete, and Sky anonymises the responses as much as possible. Thank you.      Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.
29/03/2514m 35s

Day 68: Do Americans care about the leaked chat messages?

On Day 68, US correspondents James Matthews and Martha Kelner take a temperature check on Donald Trump's first two months in his second term as president.    As Martha's bust-up with Marjorie Taylor Greene goes viral, James hits the road to Virginia to gauge how much voters care about "Signal-gate" - the leaked group chat that rocked Trump's inner circle.        If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.      Help us understand more about our listeners by taking our survey! 👉 This form 👈 should only take a few minutes to complete, and Sky anonymises the responses as much as possible. Thank you.        Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.     
28/03/2516m 42s

Day 67: Signal-gate: When Martha met Marjorie

The Atlantic has published the full Signal messages at the heart of the growing security scandal, revealing strike timings, military coordination, and the accidental inclusion of journalist Jeffrey Goldberg.    On Day 67, US correspondents James Matthews and Martha Kelner unpack why Goldberg was already unpopular with Trump, and what this episode says about the people driving American military and political decision-making.    Plus, Martha is confronted by Republican representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, who praises defence secretary Pete Hegseth... and tells Martha to “go back to your own country”.    If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.    Help us understand more about our listeners by taking our survey! 👉 This form 👈 should only take a few minutes to complete, and Sky anonymises the responses as much as possible. Thank you.      Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.    
27/03/2516m 5s

Day 66: Classified or not? The fallout from Signal-gate

On Day 66, US correspondents James Matthews and Martha Kelner look at the continued fallout from the national security scandal of the Signal group chat. Martha's been inside the Senate getting reaction from senators Elizabeth Warren and Mark Warner.   Also, Ned Price, former spokesperson at the state department and previously the deputy ambassador to the UN, spoke to James about whether the Trump administration is lying about the classified contents of the chat.    If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.    Help us understand more about our listeners by taking our survey! 👉 This form 👈 should only take a few minutes to complete, and Sky anonymises the responses as much as possible. Thank you.      Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.
26/03/2518m 22s

Day 65: How was a journalist sent the US's private war plans?

In an astonishing security breach, 18 senior officers, including the vice president and secretary for defence, discussed plans for US military airstrikes on the Houthi targets in Yemen using a group chat, and accidentally included The Atlantic’s editor in chief, Jeffrey Goldberg in the group.    On Day 65, US correspondents James Matthews and Martha Kelner discuss this major blunder, how it happened, and what the consequences could be.    Plus, the second lady and national security adviser Michael Waltz are in Greenland, a move that has sparked anger from officials there.    If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.    Help us understand more about our listeners by taking our survey! 👉 This form 👈 should only take a few minutes to complete, and Sky anonymises the responses as much as possible. Thank you.      Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.    
25/03/2517m 55s

Day 64: Could Trump’s legacy surpass Reagan’s?

On Day 64, US correspondent Martha Kelner is joined by KT McFarland, who served as deputy national security adviser under Donald Trump during the early, turbulent months of his first administration.   A long-time national security analyst and former Pentagon official under Ronald Reagan, she became a key figure during the Trump transition and later found herself drawn into the Mueller investigation - a nearly two-year probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election.   Martha and KT discuss why she believes Trump is leading global negotiations on Ukraine, Russia, and beyond, and KT defends Elon Musk's role at the Pentagon.   If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.     Help us understand more about our listeners by taking our survey! 👉 This form 👈 should only take a few minutes to complete, and Sky anonymises the responses as much as possible. Thank you.    Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.   
24/03/2519m 4s

Day 63: Q&A: Trump family, the constitution and president's karaoke contender

On this episode, our US correspondents James Matthews and Martha Kelner answer questions from listeners. They are asked if Trump himself can be impeached if he is found to be breaking the law, why his family are less prominent than in his first term - and, based on the last seven days, what would Trump's karaoke song be?If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.       Help us understand more about our listeners by taking our survey! 👉 This form 👈 should only take a few minutes to complete, and Sky anonymises the responses as much as possible. Thank you.      Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.
23/03/2517m 12s

Day 62: Why was Elon Musk at the Pentagon?

Department of Government Efficiency head and business owner Elon Musk visited the Pentagon on Friday, which according to defence secretary Pete Hegseth was to talk about "efficiencies" and "innovations".     It was not, as President Trump insisted, to brief Musk on the US military's plan for any theoretical war that might break out with China.       On day 62 of the Trump presidency, US correspondents James Matthews and Martha Kelner discuss why Musk was at the Pentagon, and if his work presents a conflict of interest for the administration.    Plus, James has been to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC, where there's a new self-appointed chairman - Donald Trump, and the artists aren't happy.     If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.       Help us understand more about our listeners by taking our survey! 👉 This form 👈 should only take a few minutes to complete, and Sky anonymises the responses as much as possible. Thank you.      Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.    
22/03/2514m 7s

Day 61: Can team Trump impeach judges?

The row between the Trump administration and the judiciary has intensified as Elon Musk offers thousands of dollars to Republican Congress people who will support impeaching judges.    On Day 61 of Trump100 US correspondents Martha Kelner, James Matthews and Mark Stone discuss what comes next as the White House test the current rule of law as it stands.  Plus, can Trump “eliminate the department of education once and for all”?    Help us understand more about our listeners by taking our survey! 👉 This form 👈 should only take a few minutes to complete, and Sky anonymises the responses as much as possible. Thank you.   If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.      Don't forget you can watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.
21/03/2516m 45s

Day 60: Zelenskyy and the “perfect” phone call

From an Oval Office explosion to a "perfect phone call", Donald Trump speaks to Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy, just hours after his conversation with Putin.     On Day 60, US correspondents James Matthews, Martha Kelner, and Mark Stone discuss what’s happened to the minerals deal and ask, could the US take control of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure?    And as a constitutional showdown brews in America, Trump takes aim at the judiciary, calling for judges who block his policies to be removed. With tensions rising between the executive and judicial branches, could America be heading toward a crisis of power?  If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.   Help us understand more about our listeners by taking our survey! 👉 This form 👈 should only take a few minutes to complete, and Sky anonymises the responses as much as possible. Thank you.  Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.  
20/03/2516m 2s

Day 59: What did we learn from the Trump-Putin phone call?

Trump and Putin have had a two-hour phone call where Russia agreed to a limited 30-day ceasefire - agreeing to stop strikes on energy and infrastructure if Ukraine does the same.   On Day 59, US correspondents James Matthews and Mark Stone discuss what else we learned from the call, including if we are any closer to permanent peace.   In other news, the judiciary system is fighting back as the Supreme Court's top judge gave a rare rebuke to Trump's social media post calling for judges to be impeached.  And SpaceX rescues two astronauts stuck in space. James and Mark discuss whether the Trump administration will take the credit for the success.  If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.Don't forget you can watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.
19/03/2517m 53s

Day 58: Is America's rule of law being trumped by the law of the ruler?

The Trump administration has sent more than 200 alleged gang members to a prison in El Salvador, in a move that has sparked claims that it has defied a judge's order.The White House has denied "refusing to comply" with the order, saying instead that it had "no legal basis" and that it had been issued after the plane had taken off. But the administration is facing a huge backlash after the deportees were put on a plane without any judicial proceedings.On Day 58 of Trump's presidency, US correspondents James Matthews and Mark Stone discuss what the implications are, and ask if he can break immigration law, what could be next?Plus, fighter Conor McGregor has been to the White House - and can France demand for the Statue of Liberty to be returned?
18/03/2517m 52s

Day 57: Why is Trump acting like a ‘mafia boss’?

On Day 57 of Trump's presidency, US correspondent Mark Stone is joined by Gerard Baker, the Wall Street Journal’s editor-at-large. After spending election night together on the Sky News set in November, the two compare notes on Trump's presidency to-date and discuss whether Trump is misinterpreting or ignoring his mandate.  Gerry shares what he believes Trump has done right, and what he's got "completely wrong" at the cost of America.  Plus, they bet who will be the first casualty of the administration.  If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk
17/03/2517m 53s

Day 56: Q&A: Putin’s ‘hold’ on Trump, the peace prize, and press access

On this episode, our US correspondents James Matthews and Mark Stone read through questions from listeners.They are asked if Vladimir Putin has some kind of hold on Donald Trump, whether the US president actually win a Nobel peace prize, and if Mark and James fear asking difficult questions to Trump’s team in case they have their press access restricted, like other news organisations.You can email James, Martha, and Mark at trump100@sky.uk.
16/03/2517m 0s

Day 55: Will Trump's gamble on peace in Ukraine pay off?

Donald Trump signals a possible end to the Ukraine war after "productive" talks with Vladimir Putin. But with no direct Trump-Putin call yet, what's really going on behind the scenes?   Our US correspondents James Matthews, Martha Kelner, and Mark Stone break down the latest from special envoy Steve Witkoff's visit to Moscow, and reactions from the G7 meeting in Canada.   Plus, governor of California Gavin Newsom is drawing criticism for welcoming far-right provocateur Steve Bannon on to his new podcast.  If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.
15/03/2518m 4s

Day 54: Trump’s test of immigration, free speech and the rule of law

Around 150 protesters descended on Trump Tower today in protest of the arrest and detainment of Mahmoud Khalil, a student who organised a pro-Palestine demonstration.   US correspondents James Matthews and Mark Stone discuss why this case is a test for the Trump administration which cuts to the heart of America’s values on immigration, free speech and the rule of law. They also discuss what progress has been made towards a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire deal, as Putin speaks out. Plus, should Americans say goodbye to Italian prosecco?
14/03/2517m 0s

Day 53: Have EU leaders worked out how to play Trump?

The Irish prime minister Micheál Martin visited the Oval office on Wednesday, but any St Patrick’s day spirit was overshadowed by tariffs.   The EU and Canada have responded to Trump with reciprocal tariffs – putting the US at the front and centre of a global trade war.   US correspondents Mark Stone and Martha Kelner speak to Ireland correspondent Stephen Murphy about how the Irish PM handled Trump – and they discuss why other EU leaders will be taking note.   Plus, Martha reports on how Canadians are feeling after the break-up of the US-Canada special relationship. If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.  
13/03/2516m 58s

Day 52: Tesla, tariffs and a step closer to truce

Ukraine has accepted a 30-day ceasefire proposal following talks between US and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia.   Meanwhile the US Canada trade war exploded in a tit-for-tat tariff row, sending the markets into even more chaos.   On day 52 of Trump100 Mark Stone and James Matthews discuss Ukraine, tariffs and ask why Trump turned the White House lawn into a Tesla showroom.  If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk. 
12/03/2518m 39s

Day 51: Could Trump’s economy lead to recession?

The US stock markets have plummeted to the lowest level this year following Trump's flip-flop policy on tariffs. US correspondents Mark Stone, James Matthews and Martha Kelner discuss what Trump's uncertainty could mean for the economy as he refuses to rule out a recession. Plus Martha is in Canada as new prime minister, Mark Carney, is in town. She's investigating Trump's claims that Canada is largely responsible for the US fentanyl epidemic. And - the Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington is being dismantled following pressure from the president. Mark has been to the site to get reaction from locals. If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.
11/03/2517m 31s

Day 50: What does the world make of Trump 2.0?

President Trump has been in office for 50 days and the impact of his presidency in just a few weeks has been seismic. To mark 50 days of Trump 2.0 Mark Stone has been to swing state Pennsylvania to take the temperature of how voters are feeling. James and Mark are also joined by international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn who has been on a 10-day trip from Africa to the Arctic to assess the impact of Trump's first 50 days in different corners of the globe. If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.
10/03/2532m 26s

Day 49: Q&A: A Europe-wide war, Trump vs Vance, and Toto

On this episode, our US correspondents James Matthews and David Blevins read through questions from listeners.      They are asked if the war in Ukraine could spill into Europe, and if Trump can be an impartial negotiator or is self-interest driving his decisions? And one listener compares Trump to a certain Hollywood character... but who?    You can email James, Martha, and Mark at trump100@sky.uk.
09/03/2514m 1s

Day 48: Does Russia hold all the cards?

US President Donald Trump says Russia "holds all the cards", a statement rattling Ukraine and fuelling concerns that he’s handing Moscow the advantage.     Our US correspondents Mark Stone and James Matthews break down Trump's latest stance on the war in Ukraine, his threats of banking sanctions on Russia, and the shifting dynamics within NATO.     Meanwhile, White House tensions flare as reports emerge of Elon Musk and Marco Rubio going head-to-head in a cabinet showdown, forcing Trump to step in and draw the first real limits on Musk's influence.   If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk. 
08/03/2515m 17s

Day 47: Are there any similarities between Trump and Putin?

The White House has faced further criticism it is aligning itself too closely with Russia, which US defence secretary Pete Hegseth passed off as "garbage".  On episode 47 of Trump 100 James Matthews is joined by Diana Magnay, Sky's former Moscow correspondent who has been meeting Ukrainian refugees living in the US.  She shares her experiences of Putin's Russia and reveals if the country has any similarities to Trump's America.  They also discuss Trump threatening to row back on NATO commitments and the pause of Mexico and Canada tariffs. If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk
07/03/2517m 39s

Day 46: Why is Trump blindfolding Ukraine?

Just as things were looking up between Trump and Zelenskyy, the White House pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine, which could have bloody consequences for the war.   On Day 46 of Trump100 Mark Stone and James Matthews discuss the implications of the move and whether a John Healey and Pete Hegseth meeting will help matters.   They also cover the surprise meeting between US and Hamas officials in Doha and the Trump-Trudeau trade war.If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk         
06/03/2518m 33s

Day 45: What did Trump tell Congress?

On Day 45 of Trump 100 US correspondents Mark Stone and James Matthews break down Trump’s marathon address to Congress.  They explore why division in American politics is deeper than ever. They also discuss if Mexico and Canada tariffs could already be on the way out – and if peace in Ukraine is any closer since Zelenskyy’s letter to Trump.  If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk
05/03/2517m 17s

Day 44: Trump pauses Ukraine military aid... Will Zelenskyy say sorry?

Overnight Trump paused military aid to Ukraine, as the rift between President Trump and President Zelenskyy deepens.  On Day 44 of Trump 100 US correspondents Mark Stone and James Matthews discuss if a Zelenskyy apology is the only way forward for Ukraine and what Putin’s role is in peace negotiations.  They also discuss the new tariffs imposed on Canada and Mexico and what the impacts could be for the economies of all sides.  If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk     
04/03/2517m 57s

Day 43: What was behind the Democrats' defeat?

On this episode our US correspondent James Matthews interviews the architect behind the Biden-Harris campaign, which later became the Harris-Walz campaign.  Before the 2024 election campaign, Julie Chavez Rodríguez had been a democratic political strategist for 15 years, seeing Obama into the White House and Biden into his first term.She shares with James her take on Biden's final push as democratic leader and how they managed the switch to Harris. Plus, James asks if Biden's gaffes and reluctance to step aside cost the Democrats the election and if the party is doing enough to oppose President Trump's administration.If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk
03/03/2518m 0s

Day 42: Q&A: The power of Elon, the disgruntled Republicans & Donald Trump's wardrobe

On today's episode, our US correspondents James Matthews and Mark Stone tackle listeners' questions. They are asked about the powers of Elon Musk, if there is any opposition left in the Republican party and where Donald Trump does his shopping. If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk
02/03/2513m 49s

Day 41: Is there any coming back from Trump VS Zelenskyy?

A diplomatic earthquake unfolded at the White House on Friday as President Zelenskyy and President Trump imploded in a shouting match in front of the world's media. On episode 41 of Trump100 US correspondents Mark Stone and James Matthews ask what went wrong at the pivotal meeting between world leaders.They debate who was in the wrong and ask what happens now, with a minerals deal left unsigned.       You can email James, Mark and Martha on trump100@sky.uk
01/03/2521m 21s

Day 40: Charmer Starmer plays his Trump card

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer worked his charm on President Donald Trump during his visit to the White House.The meeting couldn't have gone much better for the UK leader who arrived with an invitation for Trump from Buckingham Palace and left with the possibility of a UK-US trade deal.   On Day 40 of Trump100 US correspondents Mark Stone and James Matthews are joined by Sky's political editor Beth Rigby who spent the day following the two leaders. They discuss the highs of the trip, but question whether people back in the UK will be impressed.   Plus, how do you get Trump's attention in a crowded room? Beth Rigby tells all.        You can email James, Mark and Martha on trump100@sky.uk
28/02/2519m 46s

Day 39: ‘Is everyone here happy with Elon?’

On day 39 President Trump held his first cabinet meeting of his second term. He shared the spotlight with un-elected official, Elon Musk, and threatened to throw anyone out who objected to his presence.  US correspondents Mark Stone and James Matthews discuss the stand-out moments from the 90 minute spectacle. They also discuss the controversy of an AI video reposted by Donald Trump of his reimagined version of ‘Trump’s Gaza’.   Plus, how is Sir Keir Starmer feeling ahead of his meeting with Donald Trump? James and Mark discuss what to expect from the biggest UK-US summit in decades.       You can email James, Mark and Martha on trump100@sky.uk
27/02/2515m 45s

Day 38: Is Trump's minerals deal short term gain for long term pain?

On day 38 of Trump’s presidency, the White House have announced that Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit President Trump at the end of the week.      US correspondents Mark Stone, James Matthews and Martha Kelner discuss what could be in the minerals deal at the centre of the surprise summit and how it will affect UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s imminent visit.     Plus, the three discuss the news from White House’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s briefing including the latest on immigration operations at Guantanamo Bay and how federal employees are reacting to Elon Musk's job cuts.     You can email James, Mark and Martha on trump100@sky.uk  
26/02/2515m 39s

Day 37: Does the Macron-Trump bromance bring us closer to peace?

Three years to the day since Russia invaded Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron rekindled his relationship with President Donald Trump in the White House.But did the meeting bring Ukraine closer to peace? On this episode US correspondents James Matthews and Mark Stone discuss whether Macron's visit shifted the dial on Ukraine and if he convinced Trump to reconsider his relationship with Europe.You can email James, Mark and Martha on trump100@sky.uk
25/02/2517m 2s

Day 36: Is Trump 2.0 like a scene from Jurassic Park?

Federal US government employees all received an email over the weekend, demanding them to explain what work they did last week. Elon Musk posted on social media that "failure to respond will be taken as a resignation".On this episode US correspondent Martha Kelner is joined by Susan Glasser, journalist, writer and podcaster at The New Yorker. She gives her take on President Trump's first few weeks in office and explains why Musk is the one making this term different to the last. She also shares why she believes Trump is on a "campaign of revenge" which will have consequences that could last for decades.You can email James, Mark and Martha on trump100@sky.uk
24/02/2516m 32s

Day 35: Q&A: Can Trump run again, can US leave NATO, and can Musk become president?

On today's episode, our US correspondents James Matthews and Mark Stone tackle listeners' questions. They are asked about the checks placed on President Trump's power, whether Russia has ever tried to join NATO, and rumours that Donald Trump could run for a third term. If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk
23/02/2516m 15s

Day 34: Why Trump really flipped the script on Ukraine

As President Trump claims he is "close" to signing a mining deal with Ukraine, and his secretary of state Marco Rubio talks about a lack of "gratitude" from President Zelenskyy for US military assistance, our US correspondents Mark Stone, Martha Kelner and James Matthews discuss if this is the real reason Trump's administration appears to have turned it's back on Ukraine.     And, why Canada is taking their feud with Donald Trump on to the ice.  You can email James, Mark and Martha on trump100@sky.uk
22/02/2517m 58s

Day 33: Has Musk taken a chainsaw to US politics?

Elon Musk walked on stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) waving "the chainsaw of bureaucracy", a reference to the thousands of federal jobs his Department of Government Efficiency has cut. US correspondents James Matthews and Martha Kelner react to the spectacle and the message it sends to his approach to job cuts. James also catches up with Reform UK's Nigel Farage and former Trump aide Steve Bannan at the conference.   Meanwhile, Martha interviews Arielle Kane, a former federal government worker who was sacked while working on a programme trying to reduce maternal mortality. She shares how she found out she was part of the cuts and her fears for the future without her job.   You can email James, Martha and Mark on trump100@sky.uk           
21/02/2518m 6s

Day 32: Why is Trump dumping Zelenskyy?

As President Trump doubles down on his accusation that Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy is a "dictator" for postponing elections due to the ongoing war, our US correspondents Mark Stone and James Matthews discuss how quickly a war of words appears to have shifted US foreign policy.  They also get the reaction of the UK ambassador to the US, Lord Mandelson, as well as US Senators from both sides of the aisle, to President Trump’s comments and his plans for peace in Ukraine.   You can email James, Mark and Martha on trump100@sky.uk
20/02/2514m 19s

Day 31: 'You should never have started it' - Trump's message to Ukraine

As Donald Trump calls on President Zelenskyy to hold elections if he wants peace for Ukraine, our US correspondents Mark Stone and Martha Kelner discuss why European leaders are starting to take him at his word.   Plus, Martha Kelner is in California’s Yosemite National Park speaking to workers who’ve lost their jobs under Elon Musk’s government efficiency programme.    You can email James, Mark and Martha on trump100@sky.uk  
19/02/2517m 44s

Day 30: What’s it like flying with the vice president?

As Donald Trump’s team begin Ukraine peace talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia and European allies convene emergency talks in Paris, US correspondent James Matthews is joined by the Daily Mail’s chief US political correspondent Rob Crilly.   Rob lifts the lid on his recent trip to Europe with US vice president JD Vance, why Mr Trump appears to favour Saudi Arabia over Europe, and what it’s like to interview the president himself. You can email James, Mark and Martha on trump100@sky.uk 
18/02/2514m 27s

Day 29: Q&A: Trump's IQ, Ukraine and the Presidential Sharpie pen

On this episode, our US correspondents James Matthews, Martha Kelner and Mark Stone tackle listeners' questions on everything from the influence of Elon Musk in the Republican Party, to Donald Trump’s plans for Ukraine, to the story behind the pen President Trump uses to sign all his Executive Orders.   If you’ve got a question you’d like James, Martha and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk      
17/02/2519m 25s

Day 28: Has Trump’s ‘electric shock’ foreign policy worked?

As White House officials head to Saudi Arabia to begin peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, how influential will Donald Trump be as a powerbroker on the world stage?  And, our US correspondents Mark Stone and James Matthews discuss if Donald Trump and Elon Musk have been rattled by speculation about their working relationship.   You can email James, Martha and Mark on trump100@sky.uk
16/02/2513m 8s

Day 27: What does Trump want from Germany’s far right?

As Donald Trump’s vice president JD Vance launches a blistering attack on the European allies in a speech at the Munich Security Conference, US correspondents Mark Stone, Martha Kelner and James Matthews discuss why was he talking with the leader of Germany’s far-right AfD party?     And, what links President Trump, the mayor of New York City, and pop star Sabrina Carpenter?   You can email James, Martha and Mark on trump100@sky.uk
15/02/2517m 12s

Day 26: Why does RFK Jr. want America to drink raw milk?

As Donald Trump welcomes India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, to the White House, our US correspondents, Martha Kelner and Mark Stone, ask why Mr Modi met with Elon Musk (and his children) before the President, and what this reveals about the blurred lines between business and politics in Trump’s administration. Plus, as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is sworn in as President Trump’s Health Secretary, Martha explores why he believes raw milk could be the key to solving America’s health issues. You can email James, Martha and Mark on trump100@sky.uk       
14/02/2516m 12s

Day 25: Has Trump’s call with Putin brought peace a step closer?

As Donald Trump fires the starting gun on peace negotiations in Ukraine, US correspondents Mark Stone and James Matthews look at his hot-and-cold relationship with Russia’s President Putin and ask if Donald Trump is actually playing to his MAGA base.   And, Martha Kelner has hit the beachfront bars of Venice Beach to find out how Donald Trump’s plan to ‘bring back plastic’ is going down there.  You can email James, Martha and Mark on trump100@sky.uk
13/02/2515m 57s

Day 24: Is Elon Musk short on credibility?

As Donald Trump’s right hand man Elon Musk faces questions from the press for the first time since the inauguration, US correspondents Mark Stone and James Matthews discuss his awkward performance, and ask if he is really as accountable as he claims.     Plus, Sky’s economic and data editor Ed Conway joins the podcast to explain what Trump’s steel tariffs could mean for the UK.     You can email James, Martha and Mark on trump100@sky.uk     
12/02/2517m 54s

Day 23: Why Trump is doing ‘everything, everywhere, all at once’?

As Donald Trump announces more trade tariffs – this time on steel and aluminium imports – our US correspondents Mark Stone, James Matthews and Martha Kelner discuss who the President is trying to win over with another trade war.    And, President Trump has promised ‘all hell will break out’ if Israeli hostages held by Hamas are not released by midday on Saturday, but what impact will it have on his plans for peace in the region?      You can email James, Martha and Mark on trump100@sky.uk    
11/02/2516m 6s

Day 22: Did Trump steal the show at the Super Bowl?

As Donald Trump becomes the first sitting president to attend the Super Bowl, US correspondents Mark Stone and Martha Kelner dissect the impact of his continued media blitz.  Plus, as President Trump makes an unexpected announcement on steel tariffs, what will it mean for US manufacturing?   You can email James, Martha and Mark on trump100@sky.uk   
10/02/2516m 5s

Day 21: Q&A: Trump’s popularity, Musk's influence and America's soft power

On this episode, our US correspondents James Matthews and Mark Stone tackle listeners' questions on everything from Elon Musk's influence in Washington to the impact of Trump's plans abroad, and why the president wants to ban paper straws...     If you'd like to know more about Project 2025, Mark wrote a handy explainer.    If you’ve got a question you’d like James, Martha and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk   
09/02/2515m 30s

Day 20: Inside Trump’s White House

Twenty days into Donald Trump’s second term, US correspondents James Matthews and Mark Stone are joined by Washington DC cameramen Ed Young and Michael Herd to take a step back and discuss what it’s like covering the White House under President Trump compared to President Biden.   They also share some of the moments they got close (perhaps too close) to the most powerful man in the world.    You can email James, Martha and Mark on trump100@sky.uk      
08/02/2511m 59s

Day 19: Can Elon Musk keep cutting the Federal government?

As Donald Trump signs an executive order targeting "eradicating anti-Christian bias" in the federal government, US correspondents James Matthews and Martha Kelner look at the unlikely alliance between the president and the Christian right.  And, how Elon Musk's ‘move-fast-and-break-things' approach to government reform is rocking Washington, DC.   You can email James, Martha and Mark on trump100@sky.uk
07/02/2516m 21s

Day 18: Can Trump ban trans athletes from the Olympics?

As Donald Trump signs an executive order banning trans athletes from competing in women’s sports, or using women’s sports facilities, US correspondents Martha Kelner and Mark Stone are joined by international correspondent Diana Magnay to discuss the Trump team's 'war on woke’.   And, President Trump’s press secretary appears to roll back on his plan to permanently resettle Gazan Palestinians, is the constant onslaught of news part of a plan to prevent his opponents from fighting back?    You can email James, Martha and Mark on trump100@sky.uk    
06/02/2517m 18s

Day 17: Can Trump take over the Gaza Strip?

As Donald Trump announces that all Palestinians in Gaza should be permanently resettled elsewhere, and suggested the US could take control of the Gaza Strip, US correspondents Mark Stone and James Matthews react to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's dramatic visit to the White House.    You can email James, Martha and Mark on trump100@sky.uk
05/02/2516m 41s

Day 16: How Trump won another trade war

As Donald Trump pauses tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, our US correspondents Mark Stone and James Matthews discuss the latest twist in the trade rows.     They also look at the announcement by Elon Musk that Mr Trump has agreed to shut down USAID - the agency that supports international development - and ask what it means for countries that rely on American help. You can email James, Martha and Mark on trump100@sky.uk
04/02/2516m 45s

Day 15: Can Trump make Canada the 51st state?

As President Trump announces trade tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China our US correspondents, Mark Stone and James Matthews, discuss the reaction from abroad and ask what economic impact the move will have.    They also look at the US airstrikes which targeted ISIS in Somalia at the weekend - which President Trump claims have wiped out many ISIS terrorists - and discuss how Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the first foreign leader to visit the White House since Trump's inauguration.    You can read Mark’s report on fentanyl in Texan schools here and his report from Philadelphia here. You can email James, Martha and Mark on trump100@sky.uk
03/02/2514m 9s

Day 14: Q&A: Trump, NATO, Farage and the Diet Coke button

On this episode, our US correspondents James Matthews and Martha Kelner read through your listener questions.  They answer how serious President Trump is on leaving NATO, has Elon Musk pushed our Nigel Farage from Trump’s circle, and how US leaders have decorated the Oval Office.  You can email James, Martha and Mark Stone on trump100@sky.uk   
02/02/2511m 43s

Day 13: How Trump's migration raids are impacting one Chicago community

Reducing immigration was a cornerstone of Donald Trump's election campaign, and the execution of those promises has been one of the biggest stories of the first few weeks of his presidency.     On Day 13, US correspondents Martha Kelner and James Matthews look at how President Trump's policies are affecting the lives of migrants and their children in one neighbourhood in Chicago.    You can email James, Martha and Mark on trump100@sky.uk
01/02/2517m 0s

Day 12: Why is Trump blaming diversity policies for the DC plane crash?

As a passenger plane and a military helicopter collide above Washington’s Potomac River, President Trump has faced criticism after blaming Democrat diversity policies for the incident.  Sky News’ US correspondents Mark Stone, Martha Kelner and James Matthews assess how Trump responded to the first big test of his presidency, and look at the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies which he says are to blame.    You can email James, Martha and Mark on trump100@sky.uk 
31/01/2515m 2s

Day 11: Will RFK Jr. become Trump’s new Health Secretary?

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is grilled by senators, our US correspondents James Matthews, Mark Stone and Martha Kelner look at his colourful past, his contentious views, and ask if Donald Trump really wants him to be the new health secretary.     They also look at President Trump's new plans to house deported immigrants at Guantanamo Bay, and why he is offering government employees eight months' pay to resign.   You can email James, Martha and Mark on trump100@sky.uk  
30/01/2516m 30s

Day 10: Why is Trump inviting TikTokers to the White House?

As the Trump White House holds its first press briefing, our US correspondents Mark Stone and James Matthews look at why Trump’s Gen-Z press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, is inviting TikTokers and podcasters to cover the new presidency.     What does a freeze on government funding mean for American’s access to health insurance?    And, as the Trump administration confirms plans to hold immigration raids in three cities every week - James speaks to migrants in Chicago where mass deportations have already begun.    You can watch Sky News' international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn's exclusive interview with Iran's foreign minister in Tehran here.    You can email James, Martha and Mark on trump100@sky.uk 
29/01/2515m 7s

Day 9: Trump and Gaza

As thousands of Palestinians head back to their homes in Northern Gaza, US correspondents Mark Stone and James Matthews find out if Arab Americans who backed Trump in November are still happy with their choice, or if his comments about ‘cleaning out’ the Gaza Strip have rocked their confidence in the President.   And, diplomacy via social media? What does Donald Trump’s almost-trade war with Colombia, and the way it was resolved, tell us about how the Trump administration will handle international affairs? You can email James, Martha and Mark on trump100@sky.uk  Producer: Rosie Gillott      Editor: Philly Beaumont
28/01/2515m 46s

Day 8: Trump calls Starmer

President Trump says he and Keir Starmer "get along well’ as he speaks to the UK Prime Minister for the first time since his inauguration. Sky’s US correspondents, James Matthews, Martha Kelner and Mark Stone look at what it tells us about the ‘special relationship’ under Trump 2.0.  Plus, why has the US started a trade war with Columbia via social media posts?  You can email James, Martha and Mark on trump100@sky.uk  Producer: Rosie Gillott      Editor: Philly Beaumont
27/01/2514m 53s

Day 7: Mark recommends

As Donald Trump spends a day on the golf course, US correspondent Mark Stone has some recommendations for things he and the rest of the team have been watching and reading this week.   READ: Sky’s Ed Conway on the history of US tariffs, or why high-fashion is only now embracing the Trumps. WATCH:  Die-hard Trump fans on their hopes for Trump 2.0.You can email James, Martha and Mark on trump100@sky.uk  Producer: Rosie Gillott       Editor: Philly Beaumont
26/01/252m 53s

Day 6: What Trump’s really trying to say?

As Donald Trump leaves Washington DC for the first time since his inauguration - to visit disaster sights in North Carolina and California - Martha Kelner, Mark Stone and James Matthews look at his plans for FEMA, and his torrid relationship with California’s Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom.   And, as President Trump approaches the end of his first week in office, Sky's US team look beyond the Washington bubble to focus on how his policies have already impacted the lives of ordinary Americans and those outside its borders.  Watch Martha's report from the Mexico border here: https://news.sky.com/story/at-the-us-mexico-border-migrants-experience-the-reality-of-trumps-first-few-days-in-office-13294060You can email James, Martha and Mark on trump100@sky.uk  Producer: Rosie Gillott      Editor: Philly Beaumont
25/01/2517m 58s

Day 5: Pushback

As Donald Trump faces the first legal challenge to one of his Day One executive orders, Sky’s US correspondents Mark Stone, Martha Kelner and James Matthews look at why ending birthright citizenship might be harder to achieve than he had hoped.  Plus, James speaks to Stewart Rhodes, head of the far-right militia group the Oath Keepers. Rhodes was imprisoned as an architect of the January 6th riots, and chose to spend his first day of freedom back at the Capitol Building.  Producer: Rosie Gillott      Editor: Philly Beaumont  
24/01/2514m 57s

Day 4: Trump and the media

As President Trump sits down for his first big interview since taking office, Sky News' US correspondents James Matthews and Mark Stone examine what his relationship with the media might look like this time around.They also speak to friend of the podcast Pastor Jonathan B Hall about religion and politics, looking at whether the two can and should mix.  Plus a round up of latest Trump news and Joe Biden's parting letter.  Email us: Trump100@sky.uk Producer: Rosie Gillott    Editor: Philly Beaumont
23/01/2515m 8s

Day 3: Trump and the Bishop

As President Trump defends his decision to release two high-profile prisoners jailed over the Capital riot, Sky News' US correspondents James Matthews, Mark Stone and Martha Kelner talk about the divisions in America.     They also discuss the moment the Bishop of Washington appealed from the pulpit to the president to “have mercy” on people who were scared.     Plus, Martha Kelner talks about one woman, Erica, she met in Mexico whose plans to get to the US have been upended with the arrival of President Trump.    Producer: Rosie Gillott    Editor: Philly Beaumont   
22/01/2514m 33s

Day 2: Executive Orders

As President Trump declares the beginning of a "golden age" for America – Sky News' US correspondents James Matthews, Mark Stone and Martha Kelner analyse his inauguration speech.     Martha heads to the Mexican border to discover what people there make of President Trump's declaration of a state of emergency over immigration.  And James is outside the DC correctional facility where a number of the Jan6th rioters are expected to be released.    Producer: Rosie Gillott   Editor: Philly Beaumont
21/01/2513m 37s

Day 1: Inauguration

As the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States takes place – Sky News’ US correspondents James Matthews, Mark Stone, and Martha Kelner look at why it was moved inside and why Donald Trump’s critics are suspicious.     They also talk about what kind of speech he’ll make and how it might compare to the first time around.     Plus, immigration – Donald Trump has said mass deportation will begin on day one of his presidency. The team discuss what this means as Martha heads to Chicago, the city described by Team Trump as ‘ground zero’ for mass deportations.    
20/01/2514m 47s

Trump 100...countdown to launch

Counting down to launch Trump 100...Every weekday morning, Sky News' team of US correspondents will be updating and analysing what's been happening in Donald Trump's America...in under 15 minutes.We'll give you the lowdown on his first 100 days back in The White House from day 1, Monday 20th January 2025 all the way through to day 100, Tuesday 29th April.Join James Matthews, Martha Kelner, Mark Stone and special guests to find out what's happening and why. Extended editions every Saturday.
16/01/252m 50s

Introducing...Trump 100

Launching at 6am on Monday 20th January 2025...the day Donald Trump is inaugurated as US President for the second time.Trump 100 will follow the daily twists and turns of President Trump's first 100 days in The White House with the latest updates and analysis.Available every weekday morning from 6am as well as extended weekend editions. Follow Trump 100 wherever you get your podcasts.
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