- The US president described prospective UK prime minister Andy Burnham as "extremely liberal" and dismissed him as "the mayor of a town" in his initial public comments.
- He predicted Mr Burnham would not open up the North Sea for oil exploration, reiterating past criticism of Sir Keir Starmer 's energy policies which he claimed had severely impacted the UK.
- The US President expressed renewed dissatisfaction with the UK's handling of the Iran conflict and stated his belief that Sir Keir Starmer had "now gone."
- During a meeting with Nato chief Mark Rutte, the US president criticised several European allies, including the UK, for their lack of support in the Iran conflict and insufficient contributions to defence.
- Mr Rutte attempted to ease tensions by showcasing increased spending by Nato members and emphasising Europe's crucial role as a platform for US military operations.
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