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Trump's America at 250: The collapse of a superpower?

Trump's America at 250: The collapse of a superpower?

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The US celebrates its 250th anniversary of Independence Day on
July 4th. As the nation hits this major milestone, what is the
actual state of the superpower under President Donald Trump?

In this special episode, co-host and senior foreign correspondent
Sophia Yan takes a bird's-eye view of her home country and
explores how it is viewed abroad. Drawing on nearly two decades
of reporting from the frontlines of US foreign policy - from the
rise of authoritarian China to the fires of the Middle East - she
joins Roland Oliphant to examine its superpower status and
whether the American Dream is still a reality or just a mirage.

Plus, reports that the US stepped in to block an Israeli plot to
assassinate Iran’s top peace negotiators and IRGC chief Ahmad
Vahidi makes a rare public appearance as the funeral of late
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei begins today.

Highlights

Sophia Yan on America at 250: The collapse of a superpower?

US stops Israel ‘plot’ to kill Iran's top negotiators

CONTRIBUTORS:

Sophia Yan, co-host and senior foreign correspondent @sophia_yan

Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst
@RolandOliphant

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CONTENT REFERENCED:

Inside the crumbling court of King Donald

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/07/03/inside-the-crumbling-court-of-king-donald/

Producer: Max Bower

Video Producer: James England

Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh

Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey

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