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Trump Takes On the World

Trump Takes On the World

2021•58m•8.7/10
Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb
8.7/10(3)

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.

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Production

Brook Lapping Productions, Les Films d'Ici

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

February 10, 2021

Last Aired

February 24, 2021

Networks

BBC Two

Created By

Norma Percy

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2021-02-10
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
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2021-02-17
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
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2021-02-24
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.

Cast

Donald Trump

Donald Trump

Self (archive footage)

Caroline Catz

Caroline Catz

Self - Narrator (voice)

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