- 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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