The UK’s close relations with the United States may face challenges due to issues like the Russia-Ukraine conflict and trade tariffs. Despite this, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expressed optimism that the special relationship between the two countries will thrive under President-elect Donald Trump’s leadership. Starmer emphasized the importance of working together on shared values and goals. However, potential differences in trade policy and U.S. support for Ukraine and NATO could create diplomatic hurdles for the UK. Nonetheless, Starmer and other UK officials are hopeful for a positive working relationship with the incoming U.S. administration.
“In light of the recent election, the best insurance for all our security is to invest in our own defence and security right across Europe,” he said on X.
‘Genuine Radical’
Reform UK’s Nigel Farage, a vocal Trump supporter, described the president-elect as a “genuine radical.”
Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s “Today,” he stated, “What you are going to see from this Trump administration, and I’m guessing that Elon Musk will be the man that is tasked to do it, is there will be a big fightback against the administrative bureaucratic state which is far too big, far too powerful, and actually very undemocratic.
“What is very interesting about the Trump movement is that its critics call it all sorts of nasty names, the truth is in many ways it’s bringing Americans together.”
During his victory speech from Florida, Trump expressed, “America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate,” and emphasized that it is “time to put the divisions of the past four years behind us.”
He vowed, “Every single day I will be fighting for you with every breath in my body.
“I will not rest until we have delivered the strong, safe, and prosperous America that our children deserve and that you deserve.”
He concluded, “This is a magnificent victory for the American people that will allow us to make America great again.”
By the early hours of Wednesday morning, the Republicans appeared on course to control the Senate as well as retain control in the House of Representatives, which would allow Trump far more power to get legislation through than during his first term.
