Pat McFadden Claims Trump Can Overlook Past Criticism From UK Politicians
- Pat McFadden noted that Donald Trump is capable of looking past previous derogatory remarks made by UK politicians.
- Historical criticisms from Labour figures, such as David Lammy, included strong condemnations of Trump's character.
- McFadden concluded that despite past disagreements, the US and UK can maintain a constructive partnership moving forward.
Pat McFadden, a Labour minister, expressed his belief that Donald Trump is able to move beyond previously made criticisms by senior UK officials. This comes in the wake of the new US and UK governments hoping to maintain a strong relationship despite past negative remarks about Trump. Notably, David Lammy, the foreign secretary, and other Labour figures have made disparaging comments regarding Trump's character. McFadden emphasized the long-standing alliance between the UK and the US, highlighting the collaboration in defense and security matters. He shared that both governments' characters are now known for the upcoming four years, given the timing of their elections, and mentioned Starmer's phone call to Trump congratulating him on his victory, reaffirming the special relationship between the two countries.