Still Holding a Grudge? Trump Shares Satirical Comedy Targeting UK Prime Minister

Clash with UK Prime Minister over Iran Airstrikes

U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently clashed with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over cooperation regarding airstrikes on Iran, has shared a British political satire. The image in question is from the British version of the American comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL), which portrayed Prime Minister Starmer in a ridiculous manner.

According to the U.S. entertainment outlet Variety on March 22 (local time), "President Donald Trump appears unfazed by the fact that the first episode of SNL UK criticizes him," and added, "He posted a screenshot from the video on his social networking service, Truth Social."

An image from the first episode of the UK version of SNL uploaded by U.S. President Donald Trump. Screenshot from social media.

In fact, President Trump uploaded a screenshot from SNL UK to Truth Social. However, he did not include any commentary. The scene Trump shared shows actor George Fouracres dressed as Prime Minister Starmer, engaged in government work. In the video, Starmer becomes visibly anxious when he receives a call from President Trump, saying, "What if Donald yells at me? What should I say?"

When an aide advises him to leave a voicemail instead of answering the call, Prime Minister Starmer replies, "I'll do anything except state my position," and continues, "Donald, I can't go to war with you, but we're still friends. I know you want to start World War III. We won't participate, but if you want, feel free to use our naval base anytime." The aide then praises him, saying, "You've done the bare minimum expected, which is exactly what the public expects from you."

Variety pointed out that Prime Minister Starmer is often depicted in the UK as a "jellyfish" or a "doormat," highlighting his reputation as an indecisive politician.

President Donald Trump (left) and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (right). Photo by AFP Yonhap News

Meanwhile, the British government has shown a passive stance regarding the U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran. Before the airstrikes, the United States hoped to use several overseas bases operated by the British military, but the UK government refused, citing concerns over violating international law. However, after the strikes, the UK only approved the use of these bases by U.S. forces for defensive purposes in response to Iranian missile attacks.

Earlier this month, President Trump said in an interview with the British tabloid The Sun, "(Prime Minister Starmer) is not very helpful," adding, "I never thought I'd see something like this. It's very sad that our relationship (with the UK) clearly isn't what it used to be."

Prime Minister Starmer also distanced himself in a speech to the House of Commons on March 2, stating, "Our government does not believe in regime change from the skies."

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