Trump says Burnham ‘has a big job ahead of him’
Trump says Burnham ‘has a big job ahead of him’
- President Donald Trump endorsed new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, wishing him "good luck and godspeed" and pledging U.S. support.
- The endorsement followed a phone call between Trump and Burnham shortly after Burnham took office, which Trump detailed on his Truth Social platform.
- Trump's backing signals a potential fresh start in transatlantic relations, contrasting with his previous description of Burnham as "extremely liberal."
- Burnham's reported openness to new North Sea oil and gas drilling, a policy championed by Trump, appears to have influenced the positive reception.
- During their call, Trump and Burnham discussed North Sea oil, trade, military alliances and the demining of the Hormuz Strait, agreeing to maintain close contact.
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