08.03.2026 08:30
U.S. President Donald Trump reacted to Prime Minister Keir Starmer by stating that the UK is late in sending an aircraft carrier to the Middle East. Trump said, "Prime Minister Starmer, they are no longer needed. But we will remember this. We do not need people who join wars after we win."
As the escalating war between the US-Israel and Iran increases tensions in the Middle East, the conflicts are also bringing new discussions in international politics. While military activity in the region continues, US President Donald Trump's harsh statements towards England have drawn attention.
NOTABLE WORDS FROM TRUMP
In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump accused the English government of reacting too slowly to developments in the Middle East. Trump's remarks targeting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer sparked a notable debate between the two countries.
Recalling reports that England was considering sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East, Trump argued that the London administration made this decision with a delay. Describing England as one of the most important allies of the US in the past, Trump implied that this situation has now changed.
ALLIES TURNED AGAINST EACH OTHER
In a post from his Truth Social account, Trump stated, "Once a great ally of ours, perhaps the greatest of our allies, England is finally seriously considering sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East."
Claiming that England is late in taking this step, Trump continued his criticisms towards Prime Minister Keir Starmer. In his post, Trump said, "Prime Minister Starmer, we no longer need them. But we will remember this. We do not need people who participate in wars after we win."
LONDON ADMINISTRATION REMAINS SILENT
Trump's statements have been interpreted as bringing new disagreements among Western allies regarding the war in the Middle East. However, there has been no official response from the London administration regarding Trump's remarks yet.