US President Donald Trump stated that his relationship with the UK is "more up" with Andy Burnham than with Keir Starmer, despite existing tensions on various issues such as artificial intelligence regulation, the Chagos Islands, and the war in Iran. This remark came during their first face-to-face meeting at the UN assembly in New York. Trump described Burnham as a "natural businessperson," expressing confidence in his potential as a leader and noting that he believed Burnham had "lots of assets on his side" and would be a "great" prime minister.
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Trump Comments on Relationship with UK Leaders After Meeting with Burnham
During a meeting at the UN assembly in New York, US President Donald Trump remarked that his relationship with the UK is better with Andy Burnham than with Keir Starmer. Trump praised Burnham as a capable leader, despite ongoing tensions between the two countries on several issues.
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