Trump messages new UK premier: 'Big job, but he will do it'

U.S. President Donald Trump has extended a supportive message to the United Kingdom's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, pledging American readiness to assist and expressing optimism about Burnham's ability to handle the significant challenges ahead. The message, delivered via Trump's "Truth Social" platform, also included a wish for "good luck and God’s help."

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The Prime Minister has a big job to do, but he will do it, and of course, the USA will be ready to help!

This swift show of support follows a phone call between the two leaders and appears to smooth over previous critical remarks Trump made about Burnham, whom he had previously labeled an "extreme liberal" and a "mayor of a small town." The interaction signals a potential reset in the transatlantic partnership, especially after relations with former Prime Minister Keir Starmer became strained over the conflict in Iran.

Burnham's standing with Trump reportedly improved following suggestions that he might approve new North Sea oil and gas drilling, a policy actively supported by the U.S. President. Trump remarked that residents of Aberdeen would celebrate such a decision, envisioning it transforming the UK from an "unlucky disaster area" into one of the world's wealthiest nations.

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We had a very nice conversation with the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham. We discussed many topics, including the great relationship that we have with the UK. We will be meeting in the near future to discuss matters important to both countries.

During their conversation, Trump and Burnham covered a range of topics including North Sea oil, trade, military alliances, and demining the Strait of Hormuz. Trump described the discussion as "very interesting and very good," and stated that the U.S. would be "ready to help" the new prime minister. The UK embassy in Washington echoed the importance of the call, noting on X that Burnham spoke with President Trump within his first hour in office, underscoring the partnership's significance from day one.

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham... spoke with President Donald Trump just hours into his tenure, underscoring the importance of the UK-US partnership from day one.