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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Stewart Lee

Which Home Alone child star should everyone blame if Trump is re-elected?

Illustration of Donald Trump in profile with the US flag covering his ear
Illustration by David Foldvari. Illustration: David Foldvari/The Observer

The assassination attempt on Donald Trump last weekend is a tragedy; a tragedy for democracy, a tragedy for America and, above all, a tragedy for the whole world, because it means Donald Trump will be re-elected. And it is a tragedy for Donald Trump, who, whatever one thinks of his politics or his personality, is still a living creature, and as such, like Eamonn Holmes, is capable of suffering.

Last week, I had a standup special, Basic Lee, on Sky Comedy, which even came as a surprise to me. I wish someone had shot me last weekend. The resulting publicity might have driven some traffic towards my work. Here’s hoping I’m at least wounded by a gunman while it’s still available to view on the Now streaming service. (Did you see what I did there?)

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