Bruce Wolpe

Trump, America, Australia and the World.

Bruce Wolpe in conversation with Maisy Stapleton.

Bruce will discuss the state of Trump’s presidency, major issues and decisions that have marked the first year of his second term, the US-Australia relationship under Trump, Trump and global issues from Ukraine to Gaza to China, and the political outlook in the US for the 2026 midterm elections.

Thursday 9 October 2025, 6.30pm for 7pm start at the Balmain Town Hall Library (rear of the Town Hall).

About Bruce Wolpe

Bruce Wolpe is a Senior Fellow (non-resident) at the United States Studies Centre at Sydney University. Bruce is a regular contributor on US politics across media platforms in Australia. Bruce is the author of two books on Trump and Australia, including “What Trump’s Second Term Means for Australia (Allen & Unwin, January 2025). He has worked with the Democrats during President Obama’s first term and on the staff of Prime Minister Julia Gillard.