While Donald Trump and Keir Starmer agreed to meet soon and exchanged compliments, it remains unclear whether the US president will approve the nomination of the British PM as ambassador to Washington, reported the “Independent“, quoted by BNR.
Donald Trump is expected to make a decision on Lord Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the US this week, State Department sources said.
“Independent“ There is information that the probability that the president will not accept Mandelson's credentials remains high, despite the hopes for better relations after Trump said he liked Starmer and the work he is doing, and Starmer praised Trump for the truce between Israel and “Hamas“.
The US administration has serious concerns about Mandelson's ties to China, his relationship with the late Jeffrey Epstein and his previous role as a European Commissioner.
However, some believe that Mandelson may be approved, but under certain conditions, without specifying what exactly.
It seems that the White House does not want a politician to serve as the UK ambassador to the US, because it has already expressed its opinion that another possible candidacy - that of former Foreign Secretary David Miliband - is also considered unsuitable, indicates “Independent“.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has congratulated US President Donald Trump for his “role in securing the remarkable ceasefire and the Gaza hostage deal“ during a phone call between the two leaders, the BBC reported, quoted by BNR.
The call came hours after Trump praised Starmer for doing “a very good job so far“ and said the two have a “very good relationship“.
The new Trump administration is working closely with that of his predecessor Joe Biden on the deal that was agreed between Israel and “Hamas” earlier this month.
A representative of “Hamas” previously credited Trump for telling negotiators he wanted a deal before he took office.
Downing Street also said Trump and Starmer “discussed the importance of working together on security in the Middle East” and talked about trade and the economy.
Trump began the call by offering his condolences on the death of the British prime minister’s brother Nick, who died on Boxing Day.
President Trump also expressed his “respect” for the UK royal family. The two have agreed to meet in person.
Starmer wrote on X after the call: “I look forward to meeting soon to strengthen the close ties between our countries.”