UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Meets US President Donald Trump at Scottish Golf Course to Discuss Gaza Crisis and Migration

 

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump met at Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Ayrshire, Scotland, for bilateral talks focused heavily on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The meeting took place amid live bagpipe music, with both leaders appearing relaxed as they greeted one another. When asked by reporters whether he agreed with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's claim that there is no starvation in Gaza, Trump replied that "those children look very hungry," based on what he had seen on television. Starmer quickly jumped in, describing the situation as an "absolute catastrophe" and emphasized that the British public is "revolted" by the images coming from Gaza. He stressed the urgency of securing a ceasefire and thanked Trump for his leadership on the issue. Trump also noted that one of the key reasons for the meeting was to address the situation in Gaza. He said the US had already provided considerable aid but accused Hamas of stealing much of it. He expressed hope that a ceasefire could be achieved and added that the conflict would need to be handled differently going forward. Trump claimed that without his presence, there could be "six major wars" happening globally. He also thanked Starmer for assisting with efforts to release hostages, although he remarked that Hamas was still using the remaining 20 hostages as human shields.

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Another major topic of discussion during the Starmer-Trump meeting was the UK's ongoing small boats crisis. When a reporter asked Trump about how the UK should respond, Prime Minister Starmer first took a moment to explain the situation. He outlined the efforts to stop people from illegally crossing the English Channel, framing it as a national concern tied to border control. Trump responded by highlighting his own administration’s immigration efforts. He boldly claimed that “no one has come into the [US] illegally in the last month.” Although he admitted to knowing “nothing about the boats” in the UK, he applauded Starmer's strong stance on preventing illegal immigration. "If you're stopping immigration and stopping the wrong people, my hats are off to you," Trump said, aligning with Starmer on the need for firm border policies. Trump further emphasized that other nations, particularly in Europe, need to increase their support for Gaza relief. He said that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had committed that EU countries would "step up substantially." The conversation about immigration also touched on how illegal migration and international aid intersect, with both leaders suggesting more global cooperation is needed. The meeting concluded with both leaders affirming the strength of the UK-US relationship. Trump described the alliance as “unparalleled” and emphasized the shared responsibility in tackling global crises. While the focus remained on Gaza and migration, the encounter also marked a symbolic moment of renewed cooperation between the two countries’ top leaders at a time of overlapping global challenges.

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