Digested week: Is it pedantic to point out Trump is ‘ending’ a war he started? | John Crace
The article discusses Donald Trump's claims of ending various wars, including one he allegedly started. It questions the validity of these claims, particularly in light of ongoing conflicts. Additionally, it touches on the financial scandal involving the SNP and its former leader, Nicola Sturgeon, highlighting issues of accountability within the party.
- ▪Donald Trump has claimed to have ended eight global conflicts, including a fictional war between Azerbaijan and Albania.
- ▪The article suggests that Trump's declaration of peace with Iran is questionable, given the ongoing tensions and missile strikes.
- ▪Peter Murrell, former CEO of the SNP, pleaded guilty to embezzling over £400,000, raising concerns about the party's financial oversight.
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Iranians drive past a billboard featuring Donald Trump and the strait of Hormuz in Tehran. Photograph: AFP/GettyView image in fullscreenIranians drive past a billboard featuring Donald Trump and the strait of Hormuz in Tehran. Photograph: AFP/GettyDigested weekPoliticsDigested week: Is it pedantic to point out Trump is ‘ending’ a war he started?John CracePlus, Nicola Sturgeon’s marital relations, the hell of burnout, Tony Blair’s saviour complex and SpursFri 29 May 2026 08.02 EDTShareMondayI was at Chequers for Donald Trump’s and Keir Starmer’s joint press conference last September and remember being open-mouthed when the US president declared he had personally ended eight global conflicts.Trump followed this by claiming one of the wars he had ended was between Azerbaijan and Albania.
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