By GB News (Politics) | Created at 2026-06-23 01:21:28 | Updated at 2026-06-23 02:39:16
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Donald Trump has taken what might be his final swipe at Sir Keir Starmer after the Prime Minister finally announced his resignation.
Shortly after the Labour leader outlined his timetable of resignation outside Downing Street on Monday morning, the US President was probed about his reaction and who he would like to see replace him in No10.
Mr Trump described Sir Keir as a "lovely man" - before blasting his record on energy, immigration and crime.
"I said [to Sir Keir] you are really messing up energy, you have windmills all over the place and in the meantime you have the North Sea oil and you won't let anyone drill... it's one of the great fields of the world.
"The UK buys most of its energy from you know where? Norway. You know where they get their oil? The North Sea.
"The UK has a much better portion of the North Sea, they don't want to do it for environmental purposes."
The President also made clear his disapproval for Sir Keir's refusal to join America's initial military action against Iran, telling reporters "he was not good to us with Nato".
Then, referencing the Chagos Islands, Mr Trump added: "He said we can't use the island to land, that was a first. For a couple of weeks he said: 'Well, but ultimately I gave it to you,' but that was a bad move. That hurt him badly."
Mr Trump described Sir Keir as a 'lovely man', before blasting his record on energy, immigration and crime
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Mr Trump concluded by saying that he "wishes him well", but the Prime Minister ultimately failed on "energy and immigration and crime".
The President later said "the people of the UK did not like it that he wasn't there" to help the US in the Iran war.
He added: "Starmer said worse than no, he said 'we'll be there as soon as you win'.
"I said we don't need you as soon as we win."
The President made clear his disapproval for Sir Keir's refusal to join America's initial military action against Iran
The State Department - spearheaded by Marco Rubio - has reacted to the possible appointment of Andy Burnham as Britain's next Prime Minister for the first time.
A spokesman said: “The United States and United Kingdom enjoy a close working relationship based on our shared civilisational heritage and we have co-operated with Sir Keir Starmer on our most pressing priorities since he became prime minister in July 2024.
“We wish him well in his future endeavours and look forward to continued co-operation with his successor.”
America's ambassador to Britain, Warren Stephens, paid tribute to the lame duck Prime Minister, saying he "always appreciated his commitment to public service and the people of the United Kingdom".
Ursula von der Leyen failed to hide her disappointment as she reacted to his resignation on social media
He added: "On behalf of all of us at the US Embassy London, I wish Sir Keir and his family all the best for the future, and look forward to continuing to work with the Labour government to further deepen the close ties between our countries."
Meanwhile, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen failed to hide her disappointment as she reacted to his resignation on social media.
She wrote: "It can take many leaders years to grow into the statesman you became in just two years.
"European and Ukrainian security is stronger because of you.
"Thank you, dear Keir," she concluded.
