In a post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump has predicted that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign, accusing him of failing "badly" 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!"
Impact on UK-US Relations
The comments are expected to cause significant embarrassment for Downing Street, as Starmer has sought to maintain a cooperative relationship with the unpredictable US leader to secure favorable trade terms for the UK. However, tensions have escalated over Starmer's refusal to involve the UK directly in the US-Israel military campaign against Iran, a stance that has drawn repeated criticism from Trump.
Background of Strained Relations
Starmer has been accused of kowtowing to Trump since the Republican took office in January, but the relationship deteriorated over the Iran conflict. Trump has labeled Starmer "no Winston Churchill" due to his cautious approach to military involvement, further straining ties between the two leaders.
The two leaders were seen together at the G7 summit in France last week, where they spoke while waiting for a family photo. Despite the public appearance, the underlying tensions remain evident.
