I am not fascinated by Donald Trump in the way an Irish friend of mine once was. Yet journalism has its own logic. Some public figures simply refuse…
I am not fascinated by Donald Trump in the way an Irish friend of mine once was. Yet journalism has its own logic. Some public figures simply refuse to grant you the luxury of ignoring them. They remain in the headlines, dominate public debate, and linger in everyday conversation. Just when you think their story is drawing to a close, another chapter forces its way onto the front page. Last week, Republicans suffered a bruising defeat in the midterm elections.
The party’s standing in Congress weakened. Questions began to swirl around key figures in the administration, including Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Trump himself acknowledged that the war with Iran had contributed to the Republicans’ losses. Yet one thing remained unchanged. […]
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