Politics · 2 April 2026

Trump Mocks Royal Navy and Attacks Starmer Over Windmills

The war of words between Washington and London grew sharper after the president singled out Britain in his attacks on NATO. Trump told The Telegraph the UK doesn't 'even have a navy' and accused Starmer of chasing 'costly windmills that are driving your energy prices through the roof.' Starmer called NATO the 'single most effective military alliance the world has ever seen.'

By BriefTea Editorial · 2 April 2026 at 11:45

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