Trump piles pressure on embattled Starmer over Mandelson scandal: 'Really bad pick'
- Posted on April 21, 2026
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In brief
Donald Trump has intensified scrutiny on Prime Minister Keir Starmer's appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the United States. Trump publicly criticized the selection, deeming it a 'really bad pick,' citing concerns related to Mandelson's historical connections to the Jeffrey Epstein controversy. The statement raises significant diplomatic tensions between Washington and London, challenging Starmer's credibility in key personnel decisions during a critical period for UK-US relations.
Trump piles pressure on embattled Starmer over Mandelson scandal: 'Really bad pick'
Donald Trump has piled pressure on embattled Keir Starmer, calling Peter Mandelson a 'really bad pick' as UK ambassador amid the Jeffrey Epstein scandal
