Donald Elson

Donald Elson, a Royal Air Force veteran and the oldest contestant on Countdown, shares his unique insights on current affairs. The discussion revolves around Trump's controversial deployment of National Guard troops to D.C. amidst claims of rising crime, countered by local leaders highlighting the reality of decreasing violent crime rates. Elson also touches on unconventional solutions for snoring, like breathing into a conch shell, as well as the urgent societal push against female genital mutilation following a tragic case in The Gambia.