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Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump waving signs prior to the start of a rally in Roanoke, on 24 September 2016.

How Donald Trump won

Donald Trump has defied all expectations from the very start of his presidential campaign more than a year ago. How did he do it?

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  • US Election 2016

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Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump waving signs prior to the start of a rally in Roanoke, on 24 September 2016.

How Donald Trump won

Donald Trump has defied all expectations from the very start of his presidential campaign more than a year ago. How did he do it?

  • 9 November 20169th November 2016
  • US Election 2016

Related content

  • How Trump's America reacted
  • Why Hillary Clinton lost
  • Who are Trump's loyal army?
South Korean tank near N Korean border

Seven ways the world has changed under Trump

Seven ways Donald Trump's presidency has changed the US and its relationship with the world.

  • 25 April 201725th April 2017
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What will President Trump do first?

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Donald Trump - in silhouette - speaks at a rally

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Donald Trump gives a speech during election night at the New York Hilton (09 November 2016)

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Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump waving signs prior to the start of a rally in Roanoke, on 24 September 2016.

How Donald Trump won

Donald Trump has defied all expectations from the very start of his presidential campaign more than a year ago. How did he do it?

  • 9 November 20169th November 2016
  • US Election 2016

Related content

  • How Trump's America reacted
  • Why Hillary Clinton lost
  • Who are Trump's loyal army?

Related content

  • How Trump's America reacted
  • Why Hillary Clinton lost
  • Who are Trump's loyal army?
South Korean tank near N Korean border

Seven ways the world has changed under Trump

Seven ways Donald Trump's presidency has changed the US and its relationship with the world.

  • 25 April 201725th April 2017
  • US & Canada
Trump doll

What will President Trump do first?

What has Donald Trump promised he will do in his first 100 days in office?

  • 10 November 201610th November 2016
  • US Election 2016
Donald Trump - in silhouette - speaks at a rally

Where Trump stands on key issues

From tax to health, to immigration to foreign policy, here is where US President Donald Trump stands on key issues.

  • 6 July 20176th July 2017
  • US Election 2016
Donald Trump gives a speech during election night at the New York Hilton (09 November 2016)

World leaders react to Trump victory

World leaders react to Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential elections.

  • 9 November 20169th November 2016
  • US Election 2016
The First Lady is one of the most popular figures in American politics

Michelle Obama in 2020?

The first lady's fans are urging her to run, even though she's said she has no plans to try to return to the White House

  • 9 November 20169th November 2016
Donald Trump at election night rally

How Clinton won more votes and lost

Hillary Clinton looks likely to win the popular vote but lose the US presidency - does it matter?

  • 15 November 201615th November 2016
  • US Election 2016
South Korean tank near N Korean border

Seven ways the world has changed under Trump

Seven ways Donald Trump's presidency has changed the US and its relationship with the world.

  • 25 April 201725th April 2017
  • US & Canada
Trump doll

What will President Trump do first?

What has Donald Trump promised he will do in his first 100 days in office?

  • 10 November 201610th November 2016
  • US Election 2016
Donald Trump - in silhouette - speaks at a rally

Where Trump stands on key issues

From tax to health, to immigration to foreign policy, here is where US President Donald Trump stands on key issues.

  • 6 July 20176th July 2017
  • US Election 2016
Donald Trump gives a speech during election night at the New York Hilton (09 November 2016)

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The First Lady is one of the most popular figures in American politics

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