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Jon Sopel

Jon Sopel writes analysis and commentary for The Independent about American politics. He brings vast experience to his writing, having been the BBC’s North America Editor throughout Donald Trump’s presidency. He now hosts the News Agents and News Agents USA podcasts with Emily Maitlis.

<p>This is a case that on technical grounds Trump could lose, but still in real terms win</p>

Trump may lose his hush money trial – but it’s not his biggest worry

<p>The Kennedy family has more or less disowned everything to do with RFK Jr’s campaign </p>

The Kennedy who could be a kingmaker in the presidential race

<p>Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the campaign trail this week </p>

How Trump’s ‘woman problem’ has become an election nightmare

<p>Putin must be rubbing his hands with delight at the thought of another Trump win </p>

The world is sleepwalking into the danger of a second Trump presidency