The UK’s leftwing foreign secretary, David Lammy, is facing criticism for his dramatic shift in attitude towards President-elect Donald Trump. Lammy, who previously referred to Trump as a “neo-Nazi-sympathizing sociopath” and a “profound threat to the international order,” has now congratulated Trump on his victory and expressed a desire to find common ground with him.
Lammy’s past insults towards Trump have resurfaced, with many questioning his sudden change of heart now that he is responsible for maintaining relations with the US. Despite facing backlash and online mockery, Lammy has defended his new stance by claiming that he now sees Trump as someone the UK can build a relationship with in their national interest.
During an interview with the BBC, Lammy was confronted with his previous harsh words towards Trump, which he dismissed as “old news.” He emphasized the importance of the special relationship between the US and the UK, stating that he believes they can find common ground and align on many issues.
While some have called for Lammy to resign over his apparent flip-flopping, he remains steadfast in his belief that building a relationship with Trump is in the national interest of the UK. Despite the criticism, Lammy is determined to work towards common interests with the incoming president and address any disagreements in private conversations.
In a world where international tensions run high, Lammy’s willingness to engage with Trump and foster a working relationship may prove to be crucial for the UK’s diplomatic efforts. Only time will tell how this new dynamic between the UK’s foreign secretary and the US president-elect will unfold.
