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Trump Slams Starmer's Controversial Ambassador Appointment Amid Epstein Allegations

4/21/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for appointing Peter Mandelson, British politician, as U.S. ambassador, calling Starmer's decision a 'wrong judgment'.
Mandelson was fired after documents showed he maintained contact with Epstein after the 2008 conviction.
Starmer's Labour Party has struggled since its 2024 victory and faces scrutiny over the appointment.
Allegations say Mandelson passed sensitive information to Epstein, prompting a police investigation.

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for appointing Peter Mandelson, British politician, as U.S. ambassador, calling Starmer's decision a 'wrong judgment'.
Mandelson was fired after documents showed he maintained contact with Epstein after the 2008 conviction.
Starmer's Labour Party has struggled since its 2024 victory and faces scrutiny over the appointment.
Allegations say Mandelson passed sensitive information to Epstein, prompting a police investigation.