Trump ‘will not forget’ Miliband criticism, ally says

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22 Jul 2026 • 2:12 AM MYT
The Independent
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Trump ‘will not forget’ Miliband criticism, ally says

  • Ed Miliband's appointment as Foreign Secretary under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has caused the White House to be “deeply concerned.”
  • Sources close to President Donald Trump warn he "will not forget" Miliband's past scathing criticisms, including calling him a "racist, misogynistic, self-confessed groper."
  • Miliband is viewed in Washington as an "unreasonable 'nut zero' extremist" due to his climate stance and perceived blocking of North Sea oil production.
  • Critics, including Boris Johnson, also blame Miliband for withdrawing support for bombing Syria in 2013, which they claim emboldened Vladimir Putin.
  • Despite the diplomatic challenges, some, like former Labour foreign minister Bill Rammell, believe Miliband and Trump can build a working relationship.

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