Trump Takes On the World (2021)

8.7 (3 votes)

1 Season

February 10, 2021

English

Documentary

Synopsis

After one of the most shocking presidencies in history, Donald Trump's top advisers and the leaders who clashed with him lift the lid on the critical moments of his foreign policy.

Creator

Lucy Hetherington, Serge Lalou, Charlotte Uzu

Network

BBC Two

Episodes

Episode 1

Feb 10, 2021

58 min

In his first year and a half, Trump falls out spectacularly with some of America's oldest allies as he relentlessly pursues his 'America First' agenda.

Episode 2

Feb 17, 2021

58 min

Trump turns to the Middle East, where he takes America to the brink of war with Iran, shocks the world by pulling troops out of Syria, and announces agreements between Israel and Arab states.

Episode 3

Feb 24, 2021

58 min

Trump sets his sights on Asia. We hear the extraordinary story of how threats of nuclear war against North Korea give way to bromance with Kim Jong-un.