Donald Trump threatens UK and lashes out at 'sad' state of special relationship

Donald Trump threatens UK and lashes out at 'sad' state of special relationshipThe comments from the erratic US President - who has repeatedly criticised Keir Starmer in recent weeks - come as tensions rise over America's war in the Middle EastCommentsNewsAshley Cowburn Deputy Political Editor07:52, 15 Apr 2026View ImageDonald Trump said the UK-US trading deal can 'always be changed'(Image: Bloomberg via Getty Images)Donald Trump has lashed out at the "sad" state of the US-UK special relationship - and even threatened Britain over a trade deal.‌The comments from the erratic US President, who has repeatedly criticised Keir Starmer in recent weeks, come as tensions rise over America's war in the Middle East. The US-Israeli decision to bomb Iran has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz - one of the world's most vital shipping lanes - pushing up global oil prices.‌In an interview with Sky News, the US President said he liked Mr Starmer, but hit out at the UK government's policies on energy and immigration. According to the broadcaster, Mr Trump first reportedly replied "with whom" when asked how he would describe the special relationship right now.‌He then said: "How is the relationship? It's the relationship where: when we asked them for help, they were not there. When we needed them, they were not there. When we didn't need them, they were not there. And they still aren't there."The American President then warned: "Well it's been better, but it's sad. And we gave them a good trade deal, better than I had to, which can always be changed." He also said of the PM: "I like Starmer - but I think he's made a tragic mistake in closing North Sea oil. You see your energy prices are the highest in the world."‌READ MORE: Rachel Reeves hits out at Donald Trump Iran war 'folly' hitting UK familiesREAD MORE: Trump Iran live: US president says speci...