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Trump on Starmer: 'Not Winston Churchill that we're dealing with'

President Donald Trump criticised Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the UK's initial response to US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

U.S. NewsBy Sarah MitchellMarch 3, 20264 min read

Last updated: March 19, 2026, 12:01 AM

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Trump on Starmer: 'Not Winston Churchill that we're dealing with'

President Trump said he was "not happy with the UK" because of the initial refusal from London to let Washington use the British base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean during its first strikes on Iran.

"This is not Winston Churchill we're dealing with," the president said in reference to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a news conference alongside the chancellor of Germany.

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Sarah Mitchell

National Reporter

Sarah Mitchell reports on American communities, social trends, and national stories shaping the country. A graduate of Columbia Journalism School, she has reported from all 50 states on issues ranging from education policy to immigration reform. Her feature writing has been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists.

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