Trump Publicly Predicts Starmer's Resignation... Slams "Immigration and Energy Failures" Amid UK Political Turmoil

"Open Up the North Sea Oil Fields," Urges Trump
UK Media: "Announcement Could Come as Early as the 22nd"

U.S. President Donald Trump publicly predicted the resignation of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and directly criticized his failures in immigration and energy policy. As pressure mounts within the ruling Labour Party for Prime Minister Starmer to step down, the U.S. President’s remarks—seen as intervening in the fate of a key ally’s leader—are causing significant repercussions.

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On the 21st (local time), President Trump wrote on Truth Social, "Keir Starmer will be resigning as UK Prime Minister." He continued, "He has failed badly on two very important subjects—immigration and energy," and demanded, "Open up the North Sea oil fields." Trump added, "I wish him well."

President Trump’s comments came as Prime Minister Starmer was facing a leadership crisis within his own party. In the UK political sphere, speculation is growing that Starmer could announce his voluntary resignation as early as the 22nd. UK media have reported that pressure on Starmer to step down has intensified sharply since Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester and a leading Labour Party leadership contender, secured victory in a parliamentary by-election on the 18th.

According to Labour Party rules, the party leader must be a sitting Member of Parliament. With Mayor Burnham entering Parliament through the by-election, the institutional barrier to his leadership challenge has been removed. Of the 403 Labour MPs, if at least 20%—that is, 81 or more—express support, a leadership contest can be called. UK media believe that Mayor Burnham has already secured the backing of a significant number of MPs.

Even among Prime Minister Starmer’s close aides, the consensus that resignation is inevitable is spreading. The UK daily The Telegraph, citing a senior government official, reported that Starmer has recognized the reality that "the game is over," and is now considering how to handle his departure and political legacy. Some aides and cabinet members are also said to have concluded that it will be difficult to prevent a transfer of power to Mayor Burnham.

President Trump has repeatedly criticized Prime Minister Starmer’s immigration and energy policies. Even on his way back from a state visit to China last month, Trump stated that Starmer would not be able to remain as Prime Minister if he failed to resolve immigration issues and continued to rely on wind power. President Trump has consistently argued that the UK must expand North Sea oil field development and pursue tougher immigration policies.

The relationship between the two leaders was once relatively smooth. The UK became the first country to sign a new trade agreement with the United States following the launch of the Trump administration’s second term. However, since the beginning of this year, the relationship has shown signs of strain due to Trump’s attempt to incorporate Greenland, a Danish territory, and the UK’s reluctance to actively support the U.S. during the Iran war.

However, Prime Minister Starmer has not officially announced his resignation. UK media report that he is spending the weekend at a country retreat with his wife, contemplating his future. If Starmer refuses to step down voluntarily, it is possible that Mayor Burnham’s camp will call for a leadership contest.

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