The News Agents Q&A: Trump's tantrum, the Midterms and Lewis getting the sh*t kicked out of him
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Apr 2, 2026 A live Q&A tackles whether Trump’s antics could nudge UK leaders back toward closer ties with Europe. They debate new ideas for European defence and how shifting US politics might strain transatlantic relations. Listeners push on the impact of a Republican loss in Congress and Tucker Carlson’s growing sway over the MAGA movement. The conversation also covers backlash to journalism and rising minor parties in UK politics.
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Starmer's Europe Pivot Is About Security Not Rejoining
- Keir Starmer's talk of closer ties with Europe is more about tone and security cooperation than rejoining the single market or customs union.
- Lewis and Jon suggest Britain could push new European defence arrangements, joint procurement and interoperability in response to US unpredictability.
Transatlantic Trust Is Eroding Beyond One Presidency
- Trump-era rhetoric has pushed some GOP figures to openly question NATO and transatlantic commitments.
- That shift risks a longer-term divergence of US and European strategic priorities beyond any single presidency.
Critique Allies Rather Than Avoid Journalism
- Journalists should scrutinise those in power equally, even popular political allies, rather than avoid criticism out of fear of aiding opponents.
- Lewis defends his Channel 4 film on Starmer as standard journalism amid vitriolic online reactions.