Former U.S. President Donald Trump praised UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, saying he is doing a “very good job” so far. Trump told the BBC on Air Force One that he has a “good relationship” with Sir Keir, even though they hold different political views.

Trump said he finds Sir Keir to be a “very good person” and respects how he represents the UK, despite not agreeing with his liberal philosophy.

The two leaders have met several times, including when Sir Keir visited Trump Tower during Trump’s presidential campaign.

Trump shared that they will have a phone call in the next 24 hours to discuss their countries’ relations. BBC reported that Trump also hinted at the UK being a potential destination for his first international trip in a possible second term as president.

However, not everyone in Trump’s circle supports Sir Keir. Billionaire Elon Musk, a Trump ally, has criticized the UK leader on social media, accusing him of failing to address issues related to grooming gangs while serving as director of public prosecutions. BBC noted that Sir Keir has called these accusations lies and insists he dealt with the cases directly.

Meanwhile, diplomatic matters between the UK and the U.S. could face challenges. BBC explained that Trump’s policies, like introducing trade tariffs and possibly reducing support for Ukraine, might complicate relations.

There are also questions about whether Trump will approve Sir Keir’s nomination of Lord Mandelson as UK ambassador to Washington. A key Trump campaign figure previously called Mandelson “a moron.”

The BBC highlighted another potential conflict regarding the Chagos Islands, where a joint US-UK military base is located. The UK wants to give the islands back to Mauritius, but Trump has yet to decide if he agrees with the plan.

Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who once harshly criticized Trump, is now working to strengthen ties between the two countries.

According to BBC, Lammy said Sir Keir will visit Washington soon to discuss these issues and continue building the UK-US relationship.

Credit : BBC

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