Keir Starmer accused of ‘mimicking Trump’ with Middle East crisis TikTok post
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Keir Starmer is facing criticism for a TikTok video about the Middle East crisis, accused of mimicking Donald Trump's social media style. The video features military footage, Starmer's voiceover on his position, and the Dire Straits song "Money for Nothing." Critics, including a Liberal Democrat MP, likened the video to White House posts that glorify war, especially given the UK military's need for a clear defense spending plan. The Green Party also noted similarities to pro-war videos from the White House. Starmer has advocated for increased defense spending, and TikTok has become a platform of choice for him. While the Prime Minister's office did not comment on the music selection process, speculation arose that the song choice may have been algorithmically suggested by TikTok.
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