Mike Graham, the TalkTV presenter once known for claiming you can “grow concrete,” is at it again. This time, he’s kicking up a fuss about Sir Keir Starmer not being invited to Donald Trump’s inauguration—calling it a “massive stain on British history.” Let’s just say he may have overlooked a few key details.
Foreign Leaders? Not Welcome!
The glaring oversight? It’s actually quite unusual—almost unheard of—for foreign leaders to attend a US presidential inauguration. Historically, the State Department has explicitly instructed embassies to stay away from the big day. For instance, in 2009, President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration team sent a letter telling everyone to keep foreign delegations at home.
So no, our prime minister isn’t missing out on some unmissable party—it’s simply not done.
Another “Egg on Face” Moment
Mike Graham is no stranger to viral blunders, having once insisted that concrete could be “grown.” Now, he’s doubling down on Starmer’s so-called humiliation. But the real question is: why insist on a tradition that doesn’t exist?
Far from it being a stain on British history, it’s just standard US protocol. Even if Nigel Farage receives an invite (or claims he did), no one’s expecting 10 Downing Street to jet across the pond to cheer on Trump.
A History of Non-Attendance
To put it plainly, no British prime minister has ever attended a US presidential inauguration. It’s simply not a thing, and it’s certainly not an insult. So maybe we can dial back the rhetoric, and Mike Graham can find another reason to be outraged tomorrow.
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