Alex Hannaford

3 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Alex Hannaford

In FocusThe bromance between president Donald Trump and first buddy Elon Musk, once forged in a shared pursuit of power and influence, appears to be well and truly over. But theirs was a toxic relationship rooted in dominance and ruthlessness that was always destined for collapse, reports Alex HannafordOn the surface, it was a dream reciprocal alliance.

4 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Alex Hannaford

In FocusAs one controversial character exits his post, there is another one just getting started. Alex Hannaford looks at the rise of Robert F Kennedy Jr’s ‘Maha’ movement and why some of its wild claims rooted in conspiracy theories could be devastatingBefore he set foot in 200 Independence Avenue, Washington DC, Robert F Kennedy Jr, US president Donald Trump’s secretary of health and human services, had raised more than a few eyebrows from America’s medical establishment.

1 month ago | independent.co.uk | Alex Hannaford

In FocusTo understand the 100-day sprint, you have to understand the long game that’s playing out behind the scenes, says Alex Hannaford. Now it is happening in real time, America is having to face up to the consequences of a new dictator classNo one can accuse Donald Trump of easing his way slowly into the job the second time around; of slouching back in his chair in the Oval Office, Fox News on the big screen, remote in hand.

2 months ago | independent.co.uk | Alex Hannaford

In FocusWhile Donald Trump has barely been out of the news, the first lady has hardly been spotted since he was elected President for a second term. Even after a public show of affection in Italy at the Pope’s funeral this weekend, the couple reportedly went their separate ways the minute they landed in America.

Mar 29, 2025 | independent.co.uk | Alex Hannaford

In FocusWhen Donald Trump took the oath of office once again, it was the last time he’d be able to do so under the country’s constitution. But that hasn’t stopped his team from flirting with the idea of running again, writes Alex Hannaford – and the Democrats are nowhere to be seen... When Donald Trump’s former chief strategist Steve Bannon said “I’m a firm believer that President Trump will run and win again in 2028,” last week, it should have been a surprise, but wasn’t. “We’re working on it.