Donald Trump praises ‘natural businessman’ Andy Burnham after first meeting
Summary
President Donald Trump met Andy Burnham, praising him as a natural businessman and saying their relationship is better than with the previous UK prime minister. Trump criticized the UK’s decision to give up the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, calling the deal terrible and stressing the islands’ military importance.Key Facts
- President Trump called Andy Burnham a “natural businessman” and said he could be a great prime minister.
- They discussed topics including Rolls-Royce, energy, and immigration during their meeting at the United Nations.
- Trump said the relationship with the UK is stronger now than it was under the last prime minister.
- Trump criticized the UK’s deal handing sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and leasing Diego Garcia military base.
- He said the islands are very important for strategy and military operations like B-2 bomber flights.
- Andy Burnham said they established a good connection during their talks.
- Trump said that once the war in Iran ends, prices will go down.
- Trump defended banning some journalists from the White House, saying he has a right to remove “fake news.”
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