In a post to Truth Social, US President Donald Trump has predicted that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign, citing failures on immigration and energy policy. Trump wrote: “He failed badly on two very important subjects- IMMIGRATION AND ENERGY (OPEN NORTH SEA OIL!). I wish him well!”
Background of the Relationship
Starmer, seeking to maintain favorable trade terms with the US, had been accused of kowtowing to Trump after the Republican president took office in January. However, the relationship has soured, particularly over Starmer’s refusal to commit to direct military involvement in the US-Israel war on Iran. Trump has repeatedly criticized Starmer’s cautious leadership, labeling him “no Winston Churchill.”
Impact on Downing Street
Trump’s comments are expected to cause significant embarrassment for Downing Street, as Starmer has attempted to balance a working relationship with the US president while maintaining UK’s independent foreign policy. The prediction of resignation adds to the tensions between the two leaders.
