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British prime minister resigns after criticism over energy and Iran stance
The British prime minister resigned on Monday. The U.S. president commented on the resignation, citing disagreements over energy policy and military support during the Iran conflict.
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The U.S. president responded with a mix of criticism and well wishes while speaking from the Oval Office. The president said the prime minister had been "messing up energy" by relying on wind power instead of drilling in the North Sea. The president also noted that the United Kingdom had declined to support U.S. military action in the Iran conflict.
NATO and military access The president stated that the prime minister had initially refused use of an island for U.S. operations before later agreeing. The president described the initial refusal as a "bad move that hurt him badly." The president added that the prime minister had said the United Kingdom would join only after a U.S. victory, a position the president rejected.
Earlier statement on social media Before the resignation was formally announced, the president posted on Truth Social that the prime minister had "failed badly on two very important subjects—IMMIGRATION AND ENERGY." The post concluded with a wish for the prime minister's well-being. The president also criticized Germany and Italy for their positions during the same period.
