Trump v Musk, Reform infighting and Vine's book all expose the ugliness of politics

Counting the cost of political clashes on both sides of the pond

Jenny Hjul

Jun 06, 2025

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Donald Trump participates in a press conference with departing DOGE adviser Elon Musk via Wikimedia Commons

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Jenny Hjul

Jenny Hjul is a newspaper and magazine journalist and columnist. She has contributed to national, regional and trade titles for more than 30 years, working in London, Sydney, Edinburgh and now back in London again.