October 17, 2025 - "American Week": Trump secures hero's welcome in Middle East, but plans monuments to himself at home

Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it here on-demand afterwards.

This week: Trump's secures the return of all living hostages from Gaza, but continues to threaten democratic accountability at home.