Overview

• Video from the Sharm el-Sheikh peace summit shows President Trump asking "Where is the UK?", beckoning Prime Minister Keir Starmer to the podium, shaking his hand and then resuming his remarks without inviting him to speak.
• The exchange went viral on social media, where many users characterized it as a snub and described Starmer as awkward or irrelevant, including commentary from columnist Carole Malone.
• An X post circulated by Clash Report said Trump told Starmer "It’s nice that you are here," a line widely cited in recaps of the moment.
• Coverage noted reactions from other leaders in the background, with multiple posts claiming Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni appeared amused during the brief interaction.
• The summit gathered more than 20 leaders to support a Gaza ceasefire and plan reconstruction, where Starmer announced a £20 million pledge for water and sanitation and said the UK will host a three-day recovery conference.