How the British prime minister on Trump was enchanted. Disclosures from the backstage of the “friendship” between the two leaders
US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are world leaders at the opposite poles from the point of view of political views, but this has not stopped developing a friendly relationship considered initially. According to some white house officials, quoted by Politico, the two leaders would have connected authenticly, which caused counselors to hope for important progress in the many thorny problems on the negotiating table.
Donald Trump has met with Keir Starmer in the UK State Visit PHOTO EPA-EFE
Several white house officials have talked about the relationship between the two leaders for Politico, creating the picture of discussion partners in which each moderates the other's opinions.
“There are some who say that Starmer is more liberal, President Trump is more conservative. But on the other hand, both share a vision of how to collaborate. And the president is very open to listen to Starmer's opinions, regardless of political ideology,” said Steve Witkoff, Trump's special envoy, for Politico, in an exclusive interview during US leader's visit.
The unexpected warm relationship between Starmer offers a model for European leaders who desperately want to keep Trump in their graces, while insisting on greater cooperation on Ukraine and a tempera of high rates that have become a brand of his administration, especially if the British leader manages to obtain additional commercials.
Witkoff, who was in charge of helping the president to obtain peace agreements in Ukraine and Gaza, participated in several meetings between the two.
“I never heard him [pe Starmer] holding sermons. I have not heard him being condescending, “he said.” And the president, by the way, also gives him the same level of respect. “
An unexpectedly good relationship
Another official of the White House said that at the beginning of his second term, one of the greatest concerns was the extent to which world leaders will be understood with Trump.
And Starmer was so political by the US president that the Trump Administration did not expect a positive relationship.
“But they became an unusual duo,” said the official.
Witkoff saw Trump and Starmer “tempering” his opinions and listening to each other.
“They both came to adapt. And that does not mean that they betray a certain electorate. It means they adapt their conception to make a decision.”
It is a strong contrast to Trump's relationships during the first administration. His first term was marked by a combative posture against Europe and NATO, often claiming that they were treating the US incorrectly.
The historic, fast-filled visit of Trump in the United Kingdom shows how significant things have changed. And Starmer did everything possible for Trump to feel listened to.
“There were several occasions when I heard the president saying to the Prime Minister:” Why don't you look at it in this way? ” And I heard the Starmer greeting the observation: «Let me think a little»“Witkoff said. There is a” relaxation “in their relationship, explained Witkoff, who comes from an authentic friendship.
Two other white house officials used the word “friendship” to describe the relationship between the two leaders. One of these officials told Politico that they still have a number of divergent opinions.
“Trump will sometimes give StarMer's headaches about energy, especially wind turbines. But they have found a common ground about nuclear energy. So they will discuss these aspects. And none of them prevent them from collaborating.”
