In a broadcast that sent shockwaves through British politics, former US President Donald Trump delivered a blistering live interview on GB News, offering a brutal assessment of Sir Keir Starmer and making a series of explosive claims about the future of UK-US relations.
The hour-long special, hosted by Nigel Farage, saw Trump pull no punches as he weighed in on the upcoming UK General Election and global affairs from his Mar-a-Lago estate.
Scathing Attack on Starmer's Leadership
Trump launched a direct assault on the Labour leader, stating bluntly: "He's not a leader, he's a follower." The former President expressed his dismay at Starmer's critical stance on his presidency, suggesting it would severely damage the crucial Special Relationship between the two nations.
"He's not going to be good for your country. He's going to be bad for your country," Trump declared, predicting that a Starmer government would have a catastrophic effect on the UK economy.
Farage as Britain's Ambassador to US?
In one of the most dramatic moments of the interview, Trump openly endorsed Nigel Farage for a key diplomatic role. "I think he'd do a great job as Britain's ambassador to the United States," he stated, praising Farage's understanding of politics and predicting he would be "incredible" in the position.
This endorsement comes amid ongoing speculation about Farage's future influence in British politics and his relationship with the Conservative party.
Controversial NATO and Ukraine Claims
Trump revisited one of his most contentious foreign policy positions, claiming he would "end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours" if re-elected. His solution? Bringing both Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Russia's Putin to the negotiating table.
He also stood by his controversial NATO remarks, where he suggested he would encourage Russia to do "whatever the hell they want" to member countries failing to meet financial commitments. "I'm not going to protect you," he claimed to have told other leaders, arguing this approach actually strengthened the alliance through increased financial contributions.
Electric Vehicles and Economic Warnings
The former President didn't shy away from domestic either issues, launching a surprising attack on electric vehicles. He claimed they could "put car companies out of business" and warned about their inability to travel long distances.
Throughout the interview, Trump maintained that a Starmer victory would be disastrous for Britain, suggesting it would lead to unprecedented immigration levels and economic decline.
This extraordinary intervention from across the Atlantic is likely to dominate the final days of the election campaign, raising questions about foreign influence in British democracy and the future of the UK's most important international relationship.
