Burnham survived his first Trump meeting. His nice hair may have had something to do with it | Emma Brockes
The PM’s shiny newness could explain the easy ride he got this time. But who would dare predict the ever-shifting weather in the president’s head? Watching footage of Andy Burnham at the UN general assembly on Tuesday was like watching your child from behind a tree in the playground. Are they making friends? How normal do they seem relative to the average? How will they react when they come into…
Andy Burnham's first meeting with Donald Trump was not as tense as expected. The younger Labour Party leader, aged 24 years less than the president, may have benefited from a favorable mood in the Trump's head. Despite the unpredictable nature of the meeting, it unfolded smoothly, leaving observers to ponder whether Burnham's performance was a result of his shrewd strategy or Trump's amiable disposition.
The press conference saw Burnham adopting a "sheepish, slightly cheeky air of the junior partner." The two leaders mirrored each other's body language, standing side by side, legs wide apart and shoulders hunched, in a windowless room at the UN.
Written by urgent.news from The Guardian US's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
