Download The President's Path: Inside Trump’s State of the Union
On this episode: Sumi Somaskanda, Bernd Debusmann and Fin Gomez look ahead to next week’s State of the Union address. It’s a chance for President Trump to talk up his achievements one year back in office - and lay out his vision for the year ahead. What do we expect to see – and what surprises could pop up?
Every weekend, The President’s Path explores the state of US politics — in Washington and beyond. We dig into the key issues shaping America and uncover what’s on the minds of those closest to power. You can contact us at: path@bbc.co.uk
Senior Producer: Ellyn Duncan
Editor: Amrit Cheema
Executive Producer: Anna Holford
Published on Tuesday, 24th February 2026.
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