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Trump Urges UK PM to Prioritize North Sea Oil

7/17/2025

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Donald Trump has called on UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to focus on North Sea oil extraction instead of wind farms in Scotland, labeling the latter as harmful to the landscape. Anticipating his July visit to Aberdeen, the "oil capital of Europe," Trump may face protests and a significant police presence.

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Donald Trump has called on UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to focus on North Sea oil extraction instead of wind farms in Scotland, labeling the latter as harmful to the landscape. Anticipating his July visit to Aberdeen, the "oil capital of Europe," Trump may face protests and a significant police presence.