Trump Criticizes UK Ambassador Pick, Straining US-UK Relations

Donald Trump reportedly approved a public insult of Lord Mandelson following Keir Starmer's contentious ambassador appointment, raising tensions between the two allies.

Donald Trump reportedly authorized his aide to publicly call Lord Mandelson, the UK's new ambassador to the US, an 'absolute moron,' escalating tensions between the Trump transition team and the UK government.
The Trump team expressed anger over Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision to appoint Mandelson, claiming it ignored prior objections and damaged the 'special relationship' between the two nations.
Mandelson, a former cabinet minister and EU trade commissioner, has been a controversial figure due to his past criticisms of Trump, describing him as a 'bully' and 'white nationalist.'
The appointment comes as the UK seeks to balance its relationship with the US under Trump while maintaining closer ties to the EU, a challenge Mandelson is tasked with navigating.
Sources suggest Mandelson's immediate priorities include addressing potential US tariffs on UK goods and pursuing a trade agreement focused on digital services rather than traditional sectors.