Trump claims Starmer is weak as he mocks PM and UK aircraft carriers

Footage shows US president saying UK ‘should be our best’ ally and accusing PM of prevarication over sending ships • Middle East crisis – live updates Footage has emerged of Donald Trump mocking Keir Starmer by claiming the prime minister said he would have to consult with his team before deciding whether to send UK aircraft carriers to the Middle East. In a new low for UK-US relations, Trump appeared to impersonate Starmer during an Easter lunch speech at the White House.