Trump Plans to Shun UK Prime Minister, Says Daily Mail
Keir Starmer is receiving criticism after Donald Trump alleged that the Labour Party is interfering in US elections, according to sources. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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The inner circle of the incoming US president-elect, Donald Trump, reportedly views British Prime Minister Keir Starmer as “irrelevant” and “not a priority.” This perception may result in Starmer being “at the back of the queue” when it comes to world leaders being invited to Washington, especially in light of recent accusations of Labour Party interference in US elections.
Sources from the Mail on Sunday indicate that Starmer may need to "eat humble pie" if he hopes to secure a meeting at the White House. The report mentions that Trump’s advisors are contemplating strategies to snub Starmer, such as rejecting Labour veteran Lord Mandelson’s candidacy for UK ambassador to Washington because of his alleged ties to China.
It's suggested that some of Trump's allies are looking at Nigel Farage as a possible successor to Starmer, with the newspaper describing this potential move as “revenge” for Labour's actions. Farage is anticipated to attend Trump’s inauguration on Monday, alongside former Prime Ministers Liz Truss and Boris Johnson.
During the 2024 US presidential election, Labour’s director of operations, Sofia Patel, shared a post on LinkedIn urging party members to campaign for Kamala Harris in key swing states. Reports indicate that nearly 100 Labour staff participated in this initiative, which has drawn significant backlash from Trump's team. Consequently, Trump's allies have lodged a formal complaint with the Federal Election Commission, claiming foreign interference.
An unidentified Trump ally criticized Labour’s actions as “election interference, plain and simple.” They remarked, “Who the f*** do these people think they are? Trump’s view is that it’s none of their business what is going on here, and they should have kept out.” The source pointed out that Labour’s efforts left “a nasty taste in the mouth” for Trump and his associates.
Another insider mentioned that Trump has solid connections in the UK and prefers to engage through non-traditional avenues, which “suits him just fine.” They dismissed Starmer's relevance, suggesting that while a meeting may occur in the future, "the optics are more important" to the UK Prime Minister than they are to Trump.
A source from Downing Street attempted to downplay the tensions, asserting that “neither Sir Keir nor No. 10 is overly stressing about when he gets out there.” Officials confirmed that "constructive" discussions are currently taking place with Trump's team to set up Starmer’s visit to Washington. Speaking to the Financial Times, Starmer highlighted his commitment to fostering a “constructive” relationship with Trump and expressed hope that this would help protect the UK from potential punitive trade tariffs.
As Trump prepares for his inauguration on Monday, he is apparently contemplating a second state visit to the UK, with insiders suggesting he might sidestep the British government by reaching out directly to the Royal Family. If permitted, this would make Trump the first elected politician in modern history to receive two state visits, following his 2019 trip hosted by the late Queen.
Emily Johnson contributed to this report for TROIB News
Sources from the Mail on Sunday indicate that Starmer may need to "eat humble pie" if he hopes to secure a meeting at the White House. The report mentions that Trump’s advisors are contemplating strategies to snub Starmer, such as rejecting Labour veteran Lord Mandelson’s candidacy for UK ambassador to Washington because of his alleged ties to China.
It's suggested that some of Trump's allies are looking at Nigel Farage as a possible successor to Starmer, with the newspaper describing this potential move as “revenge” for Labour's actions. Farage is anticipated to attend Trump’s inauguration on Monday, alongside former Prime Ministers Liz Truss and Boris Johnson.
During the 2024 US presidential election, Labour’s director of operations, Sofia Patel, shared a post on LinkedIn urging party members to campaign for Kamala Harris in key swing states. Reports indicate that nearly 100 Labour staff participated in this initiative, which has drawn significant backlash from Trump's team. Consequently, Trump's allies have lodged a formal complaint with the Federal Election Commission, claiming foreign interference.
An unidentified Trump ally criticized Labour’s actions as “election interference, plain and simple.” They remarked, “Who the f*** do these people think they are? Trump’s view is that it’s none of their business what is going on here, and they should have kept out.” The source pointed out that Labour’s efforts left “a nasty taste in the mouth” for Trump and his associates.
Another insider mentioned that Trump has solid connections in the UK and prefers to engage through non-traditional avenues, which “suits him just fine.” They dismissed Starmer's relevance, suggesting that while a meeting may occur in the future, "the optics are more important" to the UK Prime Minister than they are to Trump.
A source from Downing Street attempted to downplay the tensions, asserting that “neither Sir Keir nor No. 10 is overly stressing about when he gets out there.” Officials confirmed that "constructive" discussions are currently taking place with Trump's team to set up Starmer’s visit to Washington. Speaking to the Financial Times, Starmer highlighted his commitment to fostering a “constructive” relationship with Trump and expressed hope that this would help protect the UK from potential punitive trade tariffs.
As Trump prepares for his inauguration on Monday, he is apparently contemplating a second state visit to the UK, with insiders suggesting he might sidestep the British government by reaching out directly to the Royal Family. If permitted, this would make Trump the first elected politician in modern history to receive two state visits, following his 2019 trip hosted by the late Queen.
Emily Johnson contributed to this report for TROIB News
