Trump: 'Starmer failed badly, will resign as UK PM'

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has predicted the resignation of United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer, citing perceived failures in immigration and energy policy. Trump made the assertion in a post on his Truth Social platform, stating, "Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Kingdom. He failed badly on two very important subjects- IMMIGRATION AND ENERGY (OPEN NORTH SEA OIL!). I wish him well!"

This prediction follows a report from Britain's Observer newspaper suggesting Starmer was expected to resign imminently and outline a timetable for his departure. However, a government source reportedly contradicted this claim, asserting that Starmer remains committed to "getting on with the job of governing." The political pressure on Starmer has intensified in recent months, particularly after his rival Andy Burnham secured a parliamentary seat that could enable a formal leadership challenge.

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Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Kingdom. He failed badly on two very important subjects- IMMIGRATION AND ENERGY (OPEN NORTH SEA OIL!). I wish him well!

Trump's criticism of Starmer is not new. Tensions between the two leaders have escalated over differing immigration approaches and, more significantly, the U.S. military campaign in Iran. In March, Trump criticized Starmer on Truth Social, alleging that the Prime Minister had damaged the historically close U.S.-UK relationship by blocking the initial use of British bases for attacks on Iran. Trump indicated he would "remember" the lack of British support during that conflict.

Trump also commented on the UK's potential deployment of aircraft carriers to the Middle East, suggesting that while the U.S. "don't need them any longer," the action would be remembered. He added, "We don’t need people that join Wars after we’ve already won!" The report notes that Reuters contributed to this article.

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The United Kingdom, our once Great Ally, maybe the Greatest of them all, is finally giving serious thought to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East. That’s OK, Prime Minister Starmer, we don’t need them any longer - But we will remember. We don’t need people that join Wars after we’ve already won!