politics
Unlike needy Keir, trash-talking Andy speaks a language Trump understands
Burnham has nothing to hide as he prepares to meet president he once called poisonous. It may actually win him more respect
TL;DR
- Keir Starmer's past attempts to appease Donald Trump are contrasted with Andy Burnham's more direct approach.
- Burnham has stated that Trump would not be welcome in Manchester and does not regret these past comments.
- The article suggests Trump respects directness and sees flattery as a sign of weakness.
- Burnham's strategy involves a pragmatic approach, focusing on UK interests without excessive sycophancy.
- This directness is predicted to be more effective with Trump than Starmer's 'needy' approach.
- The article notes that Trump's own contradictions and pragmatism have led him to the White House.
- Burnham's meeting with Trump is seen as less high-stakes than previous encounters involving Starmer, given the current global adaptation to Trump's presidency.