Washington, United States, Aug 28, 2026 (AFP) - Driven by distraction? Trump steps up stunts as US midterms loom

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2026-08-28

From trolling Canada about a lake to suddenly talking about Kim Jong Un, US President Donald Trump's recent distractions speak louder than words. The former reality TV star has long been known for his reliance upon a simple tactic: when you don't like what's being said, change the conversation. But the 80-year-old's recent stunts appear to be even more targeted than usual at wrestling the news away from the Iran war and the economy as difficult m......

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