Trump’s Tour de Talk from Turnberry
Soupy words for the London Mayor – while cooling off on the greens in Scotland, President Donald Trump didn’t hold back. He called the London Mayor a “nasty person” and claimed the job was a total flop, all while addressing his old pal Sir Keir Starmer.
Starmer’s diplomatic dash
When the UK Prime Minister chimed in, he doubled down on the “friendship” angle: “He’s a friend of mine, actually.” Trump laughed it off and added, “I would certainly visit London.” The exchange felt like a bizarre diplomatic tango where both leaders had each other’s back… even if their politics are as different as sun and rain.
The Farage fiesta
- Trump instantly declared Nigel Farage a true friend.
- He also tossed a quick salute to Starmer, calling him a good man too.
- “Nigel has done very well. He’s a friend of mine, and Keir is a friend of mine.” – Trump’s wearable‑branded “friendship” patch.
Starmer, meanwhile, rolled out the good‑will carpet: “We like each other, we respect each other, we get on and we have plenty of shared love for our families.” “There’s a huge amount that we’ve already achieved, and we’ll continue to lead our countries together.”
The “unprecedented” state visit
Starmer described the upcoming state routine as “unprecedented and very special,” promising “a fresh batch of elements that have never been seen before.” Trump replied that if Starmer wants to speak in Parliament, he can, but he’d rather save it for another time – obviously a Polaroid memory that could be left on the golf course for a while.
Truth Social and the censor dial
- Reporters asked Trump about the UK’s “new powers to censor” his platform. He shrugged: “I don’t think they’re going to censor my site because I only say good things.”
- In a playful jab, he asked Starmer to “please uncensor my site.”
- Starmer responded: “We’re not censoring anyone. We have measures to protect children from harmful content.”
- He added that free speech in Britain has been a cornerstone for a long time, and he doesn’t see truth‑social as a problem.
- Trump threatened a “big success” if he got censored: “I only say good things about him and his country, so if they censor me, you’re making a mistake.”
And that’s a quick rundown of the golf‑friendly banter that unfolded at Turnberry – a tale of politics, friendship, and the odd suspicion that a golf club might be the best venue for international diplomacy.
