Trump praises UK-US ties while criticizing British Prime Minister Starmer
As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, President Trump highlighted the nation’s conflicting views on its relationship with the U.K., stating, “the UK is dying.” The duality continues, as Trump praised the special relationship while belittling British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, reflecting unresolved sentiments about Britain’s relevance to America today.
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Published 04 Jul 2026, 05:00 UTC · Updated 04 Jul 2026, 05:20 UTC
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