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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Eleni Courea Political correspondent

Peter Mandelson calls past remarks about Trump ‘ill-judged and wrong’

Peter Mandelson smiling
Foreign Office officials expect Peter Mandelson to be formally confirmed in his role next month. Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PA

Peter Mandelson has said his past remarks that Donald Trump was “a danger to the world” were “ill-judged and wrong” before his expected confirmation as ambassador to the US.

Speaking to Fox News on Wednesday morning, Lord Mandelson said Trump had won “fresh respect” with his “dynamism and energy”.

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