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How Donald Trump won

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

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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The BBC take

What went wrong for Hillary Clinton?

Perhaps the most extraordinary election in US history was a revolt against the political establishment.

Nick Bryant BBC News, New York

An astonishing new chapter in US history

Donald Trump has written an astonishing new chapter in US history, confounding his critics and detractors.

Jon Sopel North America editor

Will President Trump be deal-maker or divider?

Which Donald Trump will be president - the deal-maker or the divider?

Katty Kay Presenter, BBC World News

Did Facebook turbo-boost Trump vote?

Facebook played a large role in the US election, but Mark Zuckerberg is not engaging with claims that it helped Donald Trump win.

Rory Cellan-Jones Technology correspondent

Would Bernie Sanders have won?

The Democrats face a long and dark journey before they can once again emerge from the political wilderness.

Anthony Zurcher North America reporter

Katy Watson: Mexico wakes up to reality of Trump

Mr Trump's election victory has left many Mexicans downcast, writes Katy Watson.

Angry America

The dark depths of hatred for Clinton

  • 12 October 2016
  • From the section Magazine

The politics of paranoia

  • 24 January 2016
  • From the section Magazine

Why are Americans so angry?

  • 4 February 2016
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'I will be president for all Americans'

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Views from Route 45 on 45th president

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'It'll be painful for a long time'

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What do Trump voters want now?

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Eight things that terrify US liberals

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The view from a Moscow bar

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Florida migrants live in fear

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Pennsylvania hails 'phenomenal' night

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'I did not prepare for this reality'

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