Now that Trump is back in The White House, I suspect that he might soon begin to reek revenge on those who've 'wronged him'. This will not only cover politicians in the US, but also in foreign countries that he feels have either insulted him, or have sided with the opposition; unfortunately both of these can be attributed to the UK.
It is never wise for a politician to insult a foreign dignitary. Nor is it wise to meddle with politics in the middle of a foreign election campaign. Senior politicians should know this, and follow protocol. Such criticism should be the domain of the media; if at all! When my late Father-in-Law was dealing with Stalin in Moscow, the last thing he would have done was to go around insulting him. As a diplomat, he knew better!
Our Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, recently called Trump an idiot, reprehensible, a sociopath, and an absolute moron; and several Labour Party activists went to the US during the election period to canvas for lack-luster Harris. Everyone knew that Trump was bound to win, so how they thought this would help UK/US relations; I cannot imagine.
I quite expect that Trump will visit the UK sometime soon, but will he meet government representatives? I doubt it. He will be invited to the palace by King Charles, but I very much doubt if he will be dining at No 10.
Trump revels in revenge, and it remains to be seen how he will deal with his enemies both over here, and back home. Trade tariffs for the UK maybe? Certainly he will show support for the Tory and Reform parties over the Socialists. We all know that he is very anti woke left wing policies, so be prepared.
The great, the rich, and the good, gathered for a pre-inauguration knees-up (below). My fingers are crossed that it all goes well for them. I hope that he also remembers that he needs to look after the poorest as well. The Tory Party's 'One Nation' attitude, must always be the best policy.
I feel that Donald Trump will rise above the Labour party's childish insults and hopefully he'll treat them with the disdain they deserve.
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased that the world is a safer place. I hope I'm not wrong.
A strong man has replaced a very weak man. I hope that goes well too.
DeleteIn truth, the US has not had a president for most of the past four years. 'Uncle' Joe was nominally sitting in the chair, but he was just the useful idiot who's strings were being pulled by others in the shadows. At least with Trump in the White House we will know where the buck stops. As regards his attitude towards the UK, I suspect that he has considerable regard for the country but utter disdain for most of the top figures in the government. It will be interesting to see how that plays out.
ReplyDeleteThat is my feeling exactly. He will associate with those who remain neutral, but will have nothing to do with folk like Lammy.
DeleteYou can't predict what Trump will do or say and how he will act. He certainly seems enamoured of the British Royals
ReplyDeleteHe likes to move in the highest circles!
DeleteSo... what's the verdict on Elon Musk's Nazi salute?
ReplyDeleteWaving, not drowning.
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