Did Starmer win over Trump at the White House?

Americast

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Politics, Government, News

4.2 • 2.8K Ratings

🗓️ 28 February 2025

⏱️ 24 minutes

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How successful was Sir Keir Starmer’s meeting with President Trump at the White House on Thursday? Trump praised the Prime Minister as a “tough negotiator”, but did Sir Keir get the key concessions needed over the war in Ukraine and trade? Justin, Sarah and Marianna analyse what was said - and not said - between the two leaders, and how Sir Keir Starmer played the ultimate royal card with Donald Trump.

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0:00.0	On the face of it, Kier Starmar and Donald Trump could not be more different personalities.
0:10.2	So how on earth was the British Prime Minister going to get along with Donald Trump
0:14.2	and actually see if he could try and make him his new best friend?
0:17.9	Have a listen to what happened at the White House.
0:20.1	Prime Minister Sturmer, you've been terrific in our discussions. You're a very tough negotiator,
0:25.7	however. I'm not sure I like that, but that's okay. Very, very special person. The Prime Minister
0:32.5	and I have gotten off to an outstanding start. The US and UK have a special relationship, very special.
0:39.1	Thank you.
0:40.0	Well, thank you very much, Mr. President.
0:42.1	Thank you for your hospitality.
0:43.9	Thank you for your leadership.
0:45.5	This has been a very good and very productive visit.
0:49.0	And with your family roots in Scotland and your close bond with His Majesty the King, it's good to know that the United
0:56.7	Kingdom has a true friend in the Oval Office.
1:00.0	What a beautiful accent.
1:02.5	I would have been president 20 years ago if I had that accent.
1:07.4	But the big question is, will this special relationship last?
1:12.1	Welcome to AmeriCast.
1:16.0	AmeriCast from BBC News.
1:19.1	God spared my life for a reason.
1:22.5	Only when it is dark enough, can you see the stars.
1:26.9	A star is born, Elon.
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