Reactions online ranged from amusement to outrage, with many accusing Trump of intentionally humiliating the British Prime Minister.
One X user wrote: “I’ve lost count of how many times Trump has humiliated Starmer this year, but this is by far the best. After listing a multitude of countries, the only person he invites to the podium is Starmer — and then brushes him off and sends him packing. Brutal.”
Attempting to reclaim the narrative, Starmer posted a photo of the handshake on social media, writing:
“President Trump, this is your achievement. I thank you for your tireless efforts to deliver this moment. The UK stands ready to support a full implementation of the peace plan.”Continue reading…