Irish Examiner view: Donald Trump might learn a lesson from Kier Starmer

The Jeffrey Epstein scandal has engulfed the British prime minister but as yet, Donald Trump remains untainted

US president Donald Trump reviews the guard of honour during the ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle, Berkshire. Picture: Jonathan Brady/PA

It is curious, is it not, that while US president Donald Trump’s revels in his ego-bloating state visit to the UK, he remains as yet untainted by the fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, but British prime minister Kier Starmer’s political career hangs by a thread because of it.

It has been a tough week for the Labour leader and prime minister.