UK-US Relationship
— Keir Starmer is preparing for potential challenges in US-UK relations, particularly with a possible Trump presidency. He aims to maintain strong transatlantic ties, navigating diplomatic and military strategies.
Donald Trump
An American politician, media personality, and businessman who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021 and was re-elected on 5 November 2024 to serve as the 47th president of the United States from 2025 to 2029.
2024 US Presidential Election
— US Vice President Kamala Harris is in the political spotlight as calls for Biden to drop out of the presidential race intensify. Polls show Harris competitive against Trump, bolstered by her appeal to women and independents.
OPINION
— The Founders never intended the US President to be above the law, yet recent Supreme Court decisions suggest otherwise. With the upcoming election offering a binary choice between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, voters must rely on evidence, not conspiracy theories, to determine their decision.
2024 General Election
— With election day approaching, Nigel Farage has accused the media of undemocratic actions following a Channel 4 investigation revealing racist comments by a Reform UK canvasser. Farage claims media bias and election interference, echoing Donald Trump’s rhetoric.
OPINION
— Tonight’s TV offers Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s debate, promising drama with Trump’s unpredictable aggression and Biden's steady experience. Trump needs new voters; Biden must avoid mistakes. Expect fireworks.
OPINION
— Despite opposition, Trump shouldn’t face prison for non-violent crimes, unlike Cohen and Weisselberg. His conviction polarises supporters, and legally, his conviction stands. But the GOP’s stance favours Trump’s influence over winning elections.
COMMENT
— Donald Trump Jr defended his father after his conviction by disparaging the “Third World”, a term rooted in Cold War propaganda. This outdated, imprecise label highlights global inequalities and stereotypes.
2024 US Presidential Election
— The trial of Donald Trump has undermined US democratic institutions, despite illustrating that no one is above the law. Trump’s base remains supportive, however, but independent voter support has declined.
Investigation
— Trump is known for publicly bullying his political rivals, but his campaign has also privately attacked its own workers. When women working for the campaign accused it of harassment, the campaign responded aggressively.
2024 US Presidential Election
— Recent polls show a shift towards Trump among Hispanic and Latino voters, crucial in swing states. Historically Democratic, their increased support for Trump, driven by economic and pandemic issues, could impact the tight 2024 race.
2024 US Presidential Election
— Six months before the US election, global attention focuses on Trump’s potential return, especially his foreign policies towards China, NATO, Ukraine, and Gaza. A second term might increase US isolationism and weaken international alliances.
European Union
— NATO members are urgently rethinking their nuclear strategy as Donald Trump’s potential presidency might weaken U.S. commitments, prompting Europe to consider independent defence capabilities amid rising Russian threats.
COMMENT
— Charles Dickens would have depicted Donald Trump’s New York trial as a stark contrast to modern reporting, showcasing Trump’s loss of control in a dramatic courtroom setting.
Political Cartoons
— Mike Johnson is hoping the ‘Orange Bump’ will be enough to push his bills through Congress for Israel, Indo-Pacific, and Ukraine. | Today’s Political Cartoon by FM Hansen.
OPINION
— As his criminal trial looms, Donald Trump, once a staunch anti-abortion advocate, appears to adjust his abortion stance amid electoral pressures. His notorious inconsistency and bravado face rigorous legal and public tests, potentially eroding his robust supporter base.
OPINION
— In Enid, Oklahoma, the recall of a city council member with white nationalist ties illustrates the positive impact of overcoming white anxiety, showing the potential for unity and progress when such fears are absent.
