As The Independent’s White House correspondent, I’ve spent years covering Donald Trump – travelling with him as part of the press pool, watching how decisions are made in real time, and seeing first-hand how quickly a day that begins as routine can turn into something far more unpredictable.
That volatility is now playing out on the global stage. From US–Iran tensions to wider questions about Nato, alliances and America’s role in the world, the stakes of his presidency continue to extend well beyond Washington.
