Trump says Starmer should ‘learn to deal like the King’ in latest jibe after US state visit
Donald Trump commented that Keir Starmer should 'learn to deal like the King' following King Charles's US state visit, praising the monarch's diplomatic approach while expressing doubts about improving relations with the UK prime minister. Trump lauded King Charles's speech to Congress as brilliant and contrasted it with Starmer's policy positions, which he criticized on immigration and energy. The royal couple concluded a four-day visit aimed at strengthening transatlantic ties, particularly amid tensions over the Iran war.
- ▪Donald Trump said Keir Starmer should 'learn to deal' like King Charles during a press exchange with Sky News.
- ▪Trump praised King Charles's speech to Congress, calling it brilliant and noting the standing ovation he received.
- ▪The US president criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer for what he called 'tragic mistakes' on immigration and energy policy.
- ▪King Charles and Queen Camilla completed a four-day state visit to the United States, focusing on diplomatic engagement and transatlantic unity.
- ▪Trump described King Charles as 'the greatest king' in his view and expressed admiration for the royal couple.
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