President Trump has paid a series of compliments to the British Prime Minister, with Sir Keir Starmer previously saying that was enough to disqualify an individual from leading Britain.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer had a two-hour dinner with former US president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Thursday night at Trump Tower in New York. Although it was not made clear what was specifically discussed at the dinner, which was also attended by Britain's top diplomat and prominent Trump critic David Lammy, it was noted that “the long-standing friendship between Britain and the United States, “The importance of continuing to develop a strong country.'' and a lasting partnership between our two countries. ”
Hours before the meeting, a British journalist asked Trump what he thought about Sir Keir, and the president delivered a series of compliments for the left-wing British politician, including calling him “popular” at home. correct. President Trump said: “I'm going to meet him in about an hour so I have to be nice. I actually think he's a very nice guy. He ran a great race and did very well. It's still early, but… He's popular.”
This leaves Starmer in trouble. Previously It became clear His opinion is that someone who is highly regarded by President Trump is not suitable to be prime minister. For example, he said in 2019: “Donald Trump's support tells us everything we need to know about what's wrong with Boris Johnson's politics and why he's not fit to be prime minister.” .
In any case, what kind of policy is the UK's left-wing Labor government currently taking? phone Regardless of who takes the White House next year, it will be a charm offensive aimed at building good relations with the United States. Mr Starmer said this before dinner with Mr Trump yesterday. “I'm a big believer in personal relationships on the international stage. In any country, it's really important to know who your opponent is, to know them, to get to know them personally, in person. I think so.”
Building bridges with the Trump team may seem like a more urgent mission, given that they represent a political philosophy and worldview that has little in common with Britain's left-wing leader, but Harris It's worth noting that the team was unable to carve out time for Starmer. his trip to New York. In fact, Sir Keir's visit to the US this week is his second in the past month, but on both occasions he has been refused a meeting by Kamala Harris, who has said he will either meet with both candidates or not. It undermined the team's previous claims.
The meeting with Trump comes in the face of a barrage of criticism of the former president by Starmer and his allies in recent years. Mr Starmer went beyond his previously emphatic position that individuals with ties to Mr Trump should be removed from high political office, his deputy David Lammy, who was present at the dinner, said. He called Trump a “misogynist, neo-Nazi sympathizer, sociopath” and “dangerous person.” Clown” 2018.
But not all barbs are so historic. Just this week, Starmer's new Border Security and Asylum Secretary, Angela Eagle, was criticized by Trump for an “astonishing” level of vitriol in her comments about “toxic anti-immigrant, anti-immigration rhetoric.” blamed the president.
After speaking in praise of Sir Keir, President Donald Trump on Thursday singled out the former president's long-time ally, “Mr. Brexit” British reform leader Nigel Farage. He was harshly critical of Britain's first post-post electoral system, which has given Reform Britain a healthy share of the referendum but a very small number of parliamentary seats. for a long time. He did very well in the elections, winning many seats and winning more seats than he was actually allowed to hold. They admitted that he won, but for some reason there is a strange system there, you may win, but you don't understand it. Nigel is a great guy. ”
Mr Starmer may not be particularly concerned about being put on the same page as Mr Farage, with whom he has not much in common, but the British Labor team's relationship with Mr Farage is at least partly This is due to the efforts of Mr. Farage. He could very well be the next president of the United States. as farage said In July, he spoke about how he was exerting influence over the Trump campaign to benefit Britain's interests. [Lammy] has now reached out to the Trump team… They asked me about it and the Trump team asked me about it.
“I certainly say to David Lammy that even if our politics are different, our relationship with the United States is vitally important in a world that is closer to a global conflagration than ever in 60 years. '
