War, what is it good for? Well, it’s a great way for Donald Trump to duck out of his son’s wedding | Marina Hyde
Donald Trump missed his son Don Jr.'s wedding in the Bahamas, citing government responsibilities related to Iran as his reason. The article critiques Trump's tendency to use international conflicts as excuses to avoid personal obligations. It highlights the ongoing tensions with Iran and the implications of Trump's decisions on both his family and foreign relations.
- ▪Donald Trump did not attend his son Don Jr.'s wedding in the Bahamas.
- ▪He attributed his absence to government responsibilities concerning Iran.
- ▪The article discusses Trump's pattern of using international conflicts as excuses to avoid social obligations.
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Donald Trump and Donald Trump Jr at the White House on 3 May 2026. Photograph: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenDonald Trump and Donald Trump Jr at the White House on 3 May 2026. Photograph: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty ImagesOpinionTrump administrationWar, what is it good for? Well, it’s a great way for Donald Trump to duck out of his son’s weddingMarina HydeSome say project Iran is a disaster, but as a get-out-of-jail-free card it’s a winner. He did say he was smart, didn’t he?Tue 26 May 2026 05.42 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 06.00 EDTShareHow far would you go for your son? For Donald Trump, the answer is simply: “The Bahamas? That is way too far! Why can’t you just get married on the golf course we buried your mother in? Or better still, the one I’m being carted to…
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