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Americans, captivated by the elaborate welcome ceremony for President Trump in the UK, find it superior to typical U.S. displays. Contacts praised the “incredible display,” noting its high quality compared to American celebrations. However, this enthusiasm is tempered by pressing domestic issues in the U.S., including the aftermath of an assassination, hearings on Capitol Hill, and healthcare debates. While some Americans were enthralled by the UK visit, others remain focused on these internal concerns. News channels quickly shifted back to domestic politics after the UK events concluded, reflecting the nation’s divided attention.
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Washington enthralled with visit – even if domestic concerns loompublished at 22:19 BST 17 September
Bernd Debusmann Jr
Reporting from Washington DC
Image source, Getty Images
For much of today, Americans – and many US TV networks – have been captivated by the display put on for President Donald Trump in Windsor today.
Knowing I work for the BBC, several acquaintances and contacts have messaged me throughout the morning. What they said, I thought, was quite indicative of what many Americans were thinking.
“That was an incredible display,” one government worker told me. “That’s so much more than anything we do.”
Another contact, a young female veteran of the Army, said the Beating the Retreat and flypast were “infinitely better” than the parade held to celebrate the US Army’s 250th birthday in June – on Trump’s birthday.
“That’s how these things should be done,” she added, noting that state visits to the US often go completely unnoticed by the wider public.
On the other hand, Trump’s visit to the UK comes at a time in which there are many ongoing domestic issues in the US that are gripping the attention of the country – ranging from the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination to FBI Director Kash Patel’s hearing on Capitol Hill and battles over the US healthcare system.
“I haven’t been watching that, at all,” one left-leaning friend told me when I asked about Trump’s visit. “We’ve got stuff of our own to deal with right now.”
Out of curiosity, I just flipped through US news channels, and found that, at least after today’s events in the UK wrapped up, most had reverted back to focusing on domestic politics.
