Any Uk Politician that tryes to dress this up as normal had better call a Nurse. Trump is trying to carve up the world in order to extract its mineral wealth . He is acting like he unhinged hero Bad Mad Vlad ,he needs to be called out for what he is !
“Sleepy Joe Biden demand Equalization, in that this War is far more important to Europe than it is to us
— We have a big, beautiful Ocean as separation”
Has anyone told Trump how close Alaska is to Russia?
They could walk across in winter.
Sadly, I'm pretty sure it's not him that's done, it's the republic.
There's no (usable) mechanism for getting rid of him for at least 2 years. This is just going to get worse.
could he be declared unfit by way of mental illness, then Vance takes over? he hasn't said he's beyond the law so then the legal mechanisms for removing them can come into play?
The 25th amendment can remove an incapacitated president.
Problem is, it needs a majority of the cabinet to agree. If you've seen the grifters, zealots, drunks and perverts that make up his cabinet you'll realise that's not happening any time soon. He's literally their golden ticket.
It's a psych, James. Have you never followed how he does business? 50 yrs of this! He's frustrated that Z won't take his "deal" for rare minerals, so now he is pretending to abandon him and side with Putin, to force Z to take the deal. He cares little about the political optics of it.
And completely blows apart Boris Johnson's attempt at deflecting questions about his support for Trump earlier. If he does not come out and criticise Trump now then he loses his goodwill in Ukraine but to be fair, this is also a moment of truth for Keir Starmer... #ukraine
So many words I could use to describe this individual but most of them would get me banned. Enromous ego and very little brain. Add that to power and you have a monster.
That is what is truly sickening. Trump is a vile, sick sack of sh*t! That is a given. But is every Republican Senator also a sack of sh*t, or simply spineless? It only takes 3 of them to stand up to him!!
America. You've sold your soul for a box of cheaper eggs and a tank full of cheap gas. You've sold it to a snake oil salesman. This man you voted in is going to get a lot of people killed.
Europe will stand alone.
We have to.
You stay on your side of that ocean, enjoy your isolation.
I'm very sad.
Is there any way in the US constitution to depose the orange lunatic before the next election? That’s if they have a next election, given he’s just declared himself “ king”. Maybe grounds of insanity?
A supremely stupid man... well I hope his voters are happy with the increasing price of eggs that he promised to bring down and MAGA farmers losing their farms because federal aid got killed.
45 more months of that idiot... I fucking hope not...
I think this is a step too far. Even for the mango shitgibbon. Andnit seems to be a wake-up call for many in the media. Few leaders in the world are held in such high esteem as Zelenskyy. And rightfully so. Without him, Ukraine and Eastern Europe would look very different today.
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The USA can no longer be thought of as an ally. We, Europe, Canada, Mexico, the rest of the democratically-elected nations have to re-align ourselves away from them. Trump is a far greater threat to world peace than Russia, China, any other threat you could name. He is a lunatic.
I would argue we haven’t really been allies of America for quite some time. At some point after WW2, we became customers. And right now, Basil Fawlty is running the business.
I don't think he's a lunatic, I think everything he does is cynically planned and designed to further enrich and empower him. He is enabled by the pathetic obedience of the likes of Starmer and the ridiculous and redundant concept of a "special relationship"
What about wider implication of Trump saying that Zelensky is a dictator who started the war? What are the wider implications of Starmer cow-towing to him when that is his stated position? Do you want us to support Putin's narrative of a just war?
True. But my opinion is that the extreme positions he adopts play to his base, and that his apparent lunacy is just an act - he knows exactly how ludicrous it is to eg rename bodies of water but he also knows how his supporters will react.
Ridiculous. Starmer is doing exactly the right thing. He's not some 6th form protesting politician. He's the PM and understands the value of diplomacy.
He’s a spineless, unprincipled charlatan puppet led by the Labour RW. Failed to honour his promises and supports genocide. No leader should be diplomatic towards a despot.
If you mean because I don’t agree with a diplomatic approach to Trump then perhaps you should countenance fawning up to Putin or Kim Jong Un or any other criminal, rapist and bully that springs to mind.
I think that’s unfair on Starmer. He’s toeing a diplomatic line but not kowtowing as I see it. Give him time - I might well be proven wrong but hope there will be resistance there.
I agree.
The UK government needs to walk a difficult path here but I hope it has the courage to condemn Trump and to continue its whole-hearted and full-throated support of Ukraine.
The time for choice and nuance is over; Trump and Putin must be resisted whatever the cost.
That makes the assumption that Trump values that diplomacy! He doesn't, everything seems to be a businesss transaction, with each transaction considered in isolation. He doesn't care about anything but self agrandisement.
Well, your last point is true. But therefore Trump surely values Starmer-like diplomacy over what I would do, which is call him a treacherous, gaslighting, Mafioso fucknugget. I can see why Starmer needs to go down a more careful route!
What is the point in Starmer taking this approach? Trump is a liar and cannot be relied on to keep his word whatever he may promise Starmer. Just ask Americans about the price of eggs.
Yes, Trump is a lying, gaslighting POS. He’s also leader of the most powerful country on the planet on which the UK’s economy relies heavily. The consequences of Starmer calling Trump a lying, gaslighting POS are far greater than you or me doing it.
We don't have time.
The playbook Turnip is using is called R.A.G.E the idea being to destroy all of the government leavers of administration and start again.its as bizarre as it sounds but Musk is enacting it as we write the idea is to overwhelm all resistance.
I remember when Starmer was credited by his supporters with playing a long game on the EU. If he wouldn't stand up to the lies of brexiters, why should we believe he will stand up to Trump? It's not unfair until we hear him categorically stating that Trump is unfit to conduct the negotiations.
He’s been rubbish on the EU, not denying that. But he’s a man of principal and won’t back Trump. Even from a cynical political POV, distancing from Trump when Farage/Badenoch haven’t is a good move. But also, ripping us apart from the US will severely hurt our economy so he’s right to be careful.
His narcissism is terrifying.
He is terrifying.
We need to stop the narrative that he's an idiot. He's never been an idiot: he knows exactly what game he's playing as a devious, ruthless destroyer of Western democracy.
He’s quite simply narcissistic,megalomaniacal,evil and morally depraved beyond any scintilla of redemption.When you would reject someone with those characteristics from your family or social circle why would even consider dealing with him as a supposed ally.
His narcissism is terrifying.
He is terrifying.
We need to stop narrative that's he's an idiot. He's never been an idiot: he knows exactly what game he's playing as a devious, ruthless destroyer of western democracy.
Yes, such a shame, but then Poland invaded Germany and started WW2. And countries never learn - Tibet invaded China after that, and started another war 🙄
I think it all started when the Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, Apaches etc tried to invade the United States.
After the white people invaded American continent, they never regarded the local indigenous people as human beings like them. The Indian Wars in the 19th century were acts of genocide. This is completely different from what the CCP did in Tibet.
Part of Putin’s plan is to derail European economies and Trump is complicit in making this happen so that the citizens will turn against the governments when defence spending decimates social spending priorities.
My rage and disgust is tinged with fear. Where will this all end? Trump is bringing down the world order to replace it with a hellish orange Mar a Lago scenario
Why do you think the west give .ore about Ukraine than Palestine? They're are too many similarities.i know you've been an exception, but genrally very different. I've not seen anyone from the MSM point out Israel continues to violate and kill Palestinians amidst the ceasefire...
Do keep count of the number of Tories and Reform MPs calling this nonsense out. You could do a tease at 9:45. "And today in my programme, I'll be listing the Tory and Reform MPs brave enough to denounce Trump's latest ramblings."
I doubt this will cause you to have to cancel Mystery Hour.
Europe and the RoW biggest problem won’t be replacing America’s $s. It will be replacing their supply of weapons. Can Thales, BAE & Rheinmetall benefit from the absence of Lockheed Martin? There are an awful lot of empty factories in Europe at the moment, so there is a chance.
Let’s be clear all this excuse for a human being wants is to rape Ukraine of its resources. The test for Europes leaders now is to stand up for Ukraine. They need to realise that our values are now under attack from the US and Russia and treat them both accordingly.
I’m hoping for a really strong response from world leaders (decent ones) to Trump’s spiteful, inaccurate vitriol. The Russians must be rolling around the Kremlin LTAO.
The PM should cancel his trip to the White House until the convicted felon and rapist residing there retracts his despicable lies about the war in Ukraine and Ukraine's President Zelensky.
I'm hoping that Starmer takes the opportunity to earn some real respect and stand up to the bully Trump and his criminal cohorts. Utterly pointless to be considering having any sort of ongoing relationship, trade or otherwise, with the rogue American government.
Disappointed that he's going but not surprised. Good plan to have strong support with him if the meeting goes ahead. Macron and Tusk would be good choices. A show of unity and strength at least. Trouble is, along with being a lying criminal, Trump is a fool and clearly not to be trusted.
Agree. But these two are not wet behind the ears. If Musk isn't in the room with a script, he won't have a clue anyway. I think Starmer has to go and try. He can at least say then, Trump is beyond reason.
Exactly he needs to at least try but also make sure he shames Trump if his reaction is as expected and flatly refuse to allow an unelected white south african apartheid Nazi to have any involvement let alone be present in the meeting
And take a good security briefed close protection officer
Totally agree re Tusk he’s done a lot more than most EU leaders to speak out against the far right and remove it’s stranglehold on the domestic MSM in Poland
A huge amount of what any of them can say in terms of leverage against Trump hinges on the German elections though
Well, at least he has finally broken cover, and everyone knows he has flipped sides.. time for Europe to unite behind Ukraine and stop its platitudes...
Well we do, not so sure about the Magats - Koolaid Kult Kids.
They're so far up his butt they're stuck in his colon.
Sadly we can't rely on the US anymore. Just saying respectfully of course.
As it's coming from Trump, it isn't unbelievable. After this past month, nothing he does surprises me anymore. He's getting revenge on Zelensky for refusing to help the Trump campaign gather dirt on Hunter Biden.
Genuine moral test for some prominent people in this country. If you are still with Trump at this point, you are on Putin’s side. Really no more complicated than that.
Just waiting on a statement from anyone from Reform distancing themselves from Trump’s tirade. Just anyone. Doesn’t have to be one of the MPs (though ideally it would be). Just someone who speaks with some sort of authority for the party. Sure they’ll be along any second now…
If you have sided with America at any point in the last 50 years, you have been on the wrong side of history… So why not throw Russia into the mix? I’m exhausted by people acting like the U.S. has ever been the "good guy" to support in our life time. It’s just easier to see their true color now
What is their true color? That it would be easier if they weren't a democracy? Yeah Trump agrees, that's why he avoids congress, fires everybody that disagress with him and sues media for being critical of him.
Do you remember in 2022 when politicians and media went completely overboard and crazy pro-Ukraine and anti-Russia and within 3 weeks of Trump the narrative is changing.
I’ve listened to both the John Bolton book and the very stable genius. In both they repeatedly say how during security and intelligence briefings he is the one who does most of the talking…. Unbelievable
Trump is technically repaying Zelenskyy for refusing to become embroiled in the election rigging and gathering of evidence against Hunter Biden in 2019.
Trump will freeze or even abolish aid to Ukraine if Zelenskyy offers resistance to the supreme 'negotiator'.
This is #Trump the bully. He hates being called out for his lies. His only defence is malevolent attacks. It's taken less than a month for him to turn the #USA into a pariah state, hated across the democratic world.
I couldn't read beyond the first sentence where he says Zelensky decided to wage war on Russia. Absolutely insane. Trump should not be in prison. He should be in a mental asylum.
I'm sorry but the man is clearly in debt to Putin for something. He's giving away everything for nothing in return. And giving away stuff that's not even his to give! Like Ukraine!
Trump is now literally an enemy to world stability.
He just wants to conceal his ignorance and incompetence behind chaos.
As much chaos as possible.
No matter what it damages.
F**king h*ll!!! Just when I think the great Orange buffoon could not go any lower, he pulls an even worse stunt out of the bag!?!
How in the name of all that is holy, are Trump's approval ratings still even in double figures, let alone near 50%? Americans are officially sick!?! Sorry, but it's true!
This has to be the moment where Downing Street grows a pair & condemns Trump for the danger he is to the World. This is playground rhetoric on a World stage from a dangerous lunatic not fit to be President
My husband said something similar the other day & he’s 54. These ‘Chump’ supporters need to wake up or there will be another world war & it’s frightening 🥹
Trump is utterly deplorable but he's just getting worse now. There was the potential to fix this situation but it's almost certain now that the talks will collapse. Even if they agree to a deal, it will be pointless. I think Europe needs to react quickly and turn it's back on America
It seems quaint now that some people were suggesting that Trump might support Ukraine or help end the war with something approaching favourable terms out of a desire to get a Nobel Peace Prize.
If you're in the UK I, as an American, recommend not taking our side. Unfortunately things here will only change once the mouth-breathing idiots who support Trump are directly negatively impacted by all of this. The sooner the better for all of us.
Problem is, '"TRUMP"' (ugh) didn't really turn anyone; they were already just the silent mass of bigoted idiocy that's always been there, and snuck up as the Tea Party before MAGA and this Reign of (T)error.
So, what would a _competent_ fascist demagogue manage to do if he wasn't here? *shudder*
I feel for you and the normal Americans who are horrified by this BS. It's like watching a real life Biff Tanner live out his ultimate fantasy. The Democrats shoulder a huge part of the blame too, they made it easy for him with Biden in for so long when he was clearly never well enough to run.
Hopefully it won't last for long. They have fucked up and are moving way too quickly and haphazardly and regular people who don't follow much politics are noticing. Those of us who do are sick to our stomachs as he ignores our own country so he may rule over the ashes. People here will snap soon.
Someone needs to take Trump out... somewhere he can get shot... after shot of whisky and then let him sleep with the fishes… because he fell in a fish tank and drowned.
The man is a prat end of! What the Americans thought they were doing allowing this to happen, TWICE no less, in 8 years is beyond me. Oh well if we are going childish Donald, allow me to retort…..
That tweet of @realDonaldTrump is disgraceful. The betrayal of the Ukrainians and the ripping up of the post-1945 world order by Trump will go down in infamy. I’m furious and nauseated in equal measures
If Starmer thinks he can negotiate with Trump using normal diplomatic tools then he may as well stay at home. Trump & Musk will use it to humiliate him and Europe.
Maybe MI6 has dirt on Trump.
Wouldn't surprise me if every agency did, and that's why nothing is released. Perfect balance, everyone's yet no one's asset.
He doesn’t. The aim imho is for him to build a watertight case to present to the nation to tackle Russian aggression in the light of the USA’s volte face.
We're headed for a replay of WWII, except as one of the Axis Powers.
It feels very strange to be in a time where you can see a devastating war looming, and be hoping that the countries your country is at war with are the winners.
Those with Trump de facto inhabit a moral vacuum. The man is absolute scum: about to unleash terrible damage on this Earth because of his small d*ck energy. #СлаваУкраїні! 🇺🇦
“Think of it, a modestly successful TV personality (and repeatedly bankrupt businessman), Donald Trump, talked the United States into electing him…and the United States will get nothing back except pain, isolation and rule from Moscow”
Will the EU and UK finally wake up and realise any alliance with the US is over? That NATO no longer exists for any reason? Can the UK political class come to terms with this? Can we start rearmament now please? Can we throw out all US troops?
History will remember the bravery and resilience that Ukraine has shown against extreme adversity and history will remember who backed them and who didn't!!
He's deranged. The US President has taken leave of his senses in a way that is catastrophic for all of our futures.
Lighting a candle for the US deep state tonight.
So James, what do we do about this? 😞 And yes, staggering and terrifying…
Harris now looks all the more attractive, but those dumb fucks in America chose Musk and Trump 😌
Europe need have no further illusions. Trump is firmly on Putin's side. Trump is clearly an enemy of the basic principles of liberal democracy as much as his mate Putin is. People who support either are useful idiots or worse. Europe needs to wake up now to the new reality.
I dumped Twits a long time ago and proudly never belonged to Untruth Unsocial. Does anyone on that platform ever push back on trump's blatant lies, misinformation, exaggeration and disinformation. Anybody? anybody? I mean each sentence is a verifiable example of at least 1 of those 4 categories.
I messaged your radio programme this morning saying that Trump could well end up arming Russia against Ukraine, and I think this demonstrates a step closer to that outcome! It’s unconscionable. Trump is totally depraved.
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People need to stop saying Trump being Trump is unbelievable, or socking, or surprising.
This is exactly what the world (and its media) should have been expecting.
— We have a big, beautiful Ocean as separation”
Has anyone told Trump how close Alaska is to Russia?
They could walk across in winter.
There's no (usable) mechanism for getting rid of him for at least 2 years. This is just going to get worse.
Problem is, it needs a majority of the cabinet to agree. If you've seen the grifters, zealots, drunks and perverts that make up his cabinet you'll realise that's not happening any time soon. He's literally their golden ticket.
I am so angry and sickened. The US government is on the dark side now. The special relationship, if it ever existed, is over.
None of them?
Europe will stand alone.
We have to.
You stay on your side of that ocean, enjoy your isolation.
I'm very sad.
45 more months of that idiot... I fucking hope not...
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The UK government needs to walk a difficult path here but I hope it has the courage to condemn Trump and to continue its whole-hearted and full-throated support of Ukraine.
The time for choice and nuance is over; Trump and Putin must be resisted whatever the cost.
The playbook Turnip is using is called R.A.G.E the idea being to destroy all of the government leavers of administration and start again.its as bizarre as it sounds but Musk is enacting it as we write the idea is to overwhelm all resistance.
He is a murderer, indiscriminate killer of men women and children.
He is terrifying.
We need to stop the narrative that he's an idiot. He's never been an idiot: he knows exactly what game he's playing as a devious, ruthless destroyer of Western democracy.
He is terrifying.
We need to stop narrative that's he's an idiot. He's never been an idiot: he knows exactly what game he's playing as a devious, ruthless destroyer of western democracy.
I think it all started when the Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, Apaches etc tried to invade the United States.
They say the GoP will never forgive Ukraine for defying Russia .. while the GoP just bent over and begged for Putin's pocket change.
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I doubt this will cause you to have to cancel Mystery Hour.
Unrelated another typically Trump bollock - how far between RuSSia and Alaska, he can’t even read a map properly.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diomede_Islands
It's time for the UK to pick a side.
‼️ Choose Europe‼️
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Farage is a dangerous imbecile!
And take a good security briefed close protection officer
A huge amount of what any of them can say in terms of leverage against Trump hinges on the German elections though
They're so far up his butt they're stuck in his colon.
Sadly we can't rely on the US anymore. Just saying respectfully of course.
This has **never** happend before in the US.
Overthrow of democratic government
Vietnam war
Invasion of Iraq
Support for Authoritarian Regimes
Drone Strikes and Civilian Casualties
The UK, and the world, would be a much better place.
Trump will freeze or even abolish aid to Ukraine if Zelenskyy offers resistance to the supreme 'negotiator'.
Ukraine can't legally hold elections under occupation.
Most of the US money was spent in the US, to the benefit of the US. Ukraine owes us nothing.
He just wants to conceal his ignorance and incompetence behind chaos.
As much chaos as possible.
No matter what it damages.
Donate to Ukraine
If the US couldn’t take a divided Vietnam, then Russia sure as fuck can’t take a united Ukraine.
Europe still has your back. #StandWithUkraine
How in the name of all that is holy, are Trump's approval ratings still even in double figures, let alone near 50%? Americans are officially sick!?! Sorry, but it's true!
So, what would a _competent_ fascist demagogue manage to do if he wasn't here? *shudder*
All the good stuff.
Actually that is such a heinous post, from the leader of the free world. What have they elected…
Senile orange wankspangle
We all talk about it, and theorise on what should be done, but nobody actually does anything about it.
I'm amazed at how bizarre events seem to me, ones with potential global impacts, and so many people don't have a clue about any of it!
Wouldn't surprise me if every agency did, and that's why nothing is released. Perfect balance, everyone's yet no one's asset.
That's how far we've gone.
It feels very strange to be in a time where you can see a devastating war looming, and be hoping that the countries your country is at war with are the winners.
Screw you Trump !
“Think of it, a modestly successful TV personality (and repeatedly bankrupt businessman), Donald Trump, talked the United States into electing him…and the United States will get nothing back except pain, isolation and rule from Moscow”
Lighting a candle for the US deep state tonight.
Harris now looks all the more attractive, but those dumb fucks in America chose Musk and Trump 😌
Is it just me, or is that a scary question?
Zelensky could be world hero if they ever met. And he looks more than capable!
Good job America !