Trump posts a comedy skit ridiculing Starmer as the two leaders hold talks on escalating Middle East tensions.
United States President Donald Trump shared a video from a British Saturday Night Live skit on Truth Social, showing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a comedic panic about a phone call with Trump. The skit aired on the premiere of the show and depicted Starmer, played by actor George Fouracres, worrying inside 10 Downing Street about speaking to Trump amid the US-Israel war on Iran.
Details of the Skit and Trump's Actions
In the skit, Starmer expresses fear of Trump's reaction and hangs up the phone, with a character portraying Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy advising him on the conversation. The humor focuses on Starmer's reluctance to commit UK resources, specifically mentioning not sending more ships to the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has blocked since US and Israeli strikes began on February 28.
Trump posted the video without any accompanying comment on the same evening he spoke with Starmer about the ongoing conflict. The leaders discussed the need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to resume global shipping, amid concerns over energy security and regional stability.
According to a statement from Starmer's office, the call emphasized the importance of reopening the strait to stabilize the global energy market. The two agreed to stay in close contact as the situation develops.
Trump has previously criticized NATO allies, including Starmer, for not supporting US efforts in the region. He accused them of being "cowards" for refusing to help reopen the strait, which has caused soaring oil prices and an energy crisis.
Last week, Trump demanded more support from the UK, noting US spending on NATO, and threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if the strait is not reopened. Starmer has stated that any action must protect British interests and involve careful planning.
The UK government recently authorized the US to use British bases for strikes on Iranian sites, reversing an initial refusal. This came after Iran conducted strikes on British allies, allowing use of bases like RAF Fairford.
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