If Starmer is on a US charm offensive, he must meet Trump as well as Harris | Kim Darroch
Briefly

In April 1966, a chance encounter on Sunset Boulevard led to Buffalo Springfield's formation, named after a steamroller, producing iconic music including the protest song "For What It's Worth."
Donald Trump's bizarre claim about Haitian immigrants in Springfield abducting pets has reignited a spotlight on the town, showcasing how disconnected anecdotes can overshadow real policy in political discourse.
Trump's 2024 campaign contrasts with his 2016 initiative, showing reduced energy and clarity while still connecting with supporters through vivid, if unfounded, narratives that resonate with their worldviews.
Even absurd claims, like pet abductions, can gain traction among dedicated supporters who prefer nightmarish portrayals of America, reminiscent of Trump's inaugural imagery of decayed factories.
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