Becoming Trump: Reality TV Fame, Birtherism and the Road to The White House

The Rest Is Politics: US The Rest Is Politics: US · 12min

Are Trump’s “Apprentice years” proof he should have gone to Hollywood?

How did Trump capitalise on the dark mood of angry voters?

And was it really a racist conspiracy that launched Trump’s successful presidential bid?

 

Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.



Listen to the whole series: Becoming Trump

Unpack how Donald Trump was made: hidden family history, New York legal battles, ruthless mentors, reality-TV reinvention, and his path to the White House.

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Written by: India Dunkley

Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley

Video Editor: Kieron Leslie 

Social Producer: Charlie Johnson 

Senior Producer: Callum Hill

Head of Digital: Sam Oakley

Exec Producer: Tom Whiter
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