US President Donald Trump says the UK “did not like” outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer for refusing to be drawn into a war involving Iran. Multiple outlets report Trump has repeated his criticism of Starmer, framing the disagreement around the UK’s stance on potential involvement in the Iran conflict.
In the same comments, Trump also discusses Starmer’s broader policies, including immigration and energy. The articles say Trump again characterizes Starmer as a “sort of a friend of mine,” even while publicly lambasting him.
The reporting from Belfast Telegraph, the Evening Standard, and BreakingNews.ie is consistent in attributing the remarks to Trump and in linking them to Starmer’s refusal to be drawn into an Iran war. The coverage does not cite additional details about specific UK statements or any formal decision process, focusing instead on Trump’s assessment of the UK reaction and his continued criticism of Starmer across multiple policy areas.
