Why the Piers Morgan vs Donald Trump clash benefits them both

<p>Donald Trump has accused Piers Morgan of <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/donald-trump-piers-morgan-uncensored-interview-b995392.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“doctoring” footage from their latest interview</a>, to make it look like he stormed out.</p><br><p>The TV presenter posted a dramatic trailer for his interview with Mr Trump, which is part of a new talk show called Piers Morgan Uncensored.</p><br><p>In a statement, Mr Trump alleged the clip was doctored to make him look bad, which Piers denied.</p><br><p>The row caused quite a stir in the press and on social media.</p><br><p>The Evening Standard’s <a href="https://twitter.com/RobDexES" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Arts Correspondent Robert Dex</a> discusses the ‘beef’ between Piers Morgan and Donald Trump, and explains why the publicity is only a good thing for both parties.</p><br><p>In this episode:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>How the Piers/Trump row started (0.50)</li><li>What to expect from the full interview (2.15)</li><li>How will this row impact Trump's re-election hopes? (3.01)</li><li>Who got the better deal out of the interview? (4.07)</li><li>Nigel Farage's role in the row (5.20)</li><li>How will Piers be received by the UK on his return to TV? (6.52)</li><li>Will people continue to buy into publicity stunts in future? (8.08)</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/EveningStandard" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> for more news, interviews and features @EveningStandard</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>