UK's David Lammy Advocates for Pragmatic Ties with Trump Amid US Visit

Shadow Foreign Secretary seeks to balance past criticisms with strategic cooperation on defense spending and geopolitical issues.

David Lammy, during his US visit, emphasized the potential for collaboration with Donald Trump on European defense, despite previous harsh critiques.
Lammy highlighted that European defense spending increased under Trump, advocating for a non-personalized approach to NATO financial commitments.
Addressing concerns over Trump’s past controversial statements, Lammy suggests focusing on shared strategic interests rather than rhetoric.
The Labour politician's outreach to both Democrats and Republicans is seen as a move to strengthen UK-US relations ahead of potential electoral shifts.
Lammy’s comments reflect a broader strategy to ensure UK’s alignment with US policies, regardless of the changing political landscape in both countries.