Donald Trump posts sketch brutally MOCKING Starmer for being too afraid to call him
Donald Trump has published a sketch mocking Keir Starmer for fear of calling him a new blow to the ‘Special Relationship’.
The US president posted a toe-curling clip from the British version of ‘Saturday Night Live’ on his Truth Social platform this afternoon.
The scene in the programme, which first aired on Sky last night, shows the Prime Minister in No10 too terrified to pick up the phone to speak to Mr Trump about Iran.
‘What if Donald yells at me?’ The comedian, who plays Sir Keir, tells his sidekick David Lammy: When ‘Mr Trump’ answers he immediately hangs up in a panic.
“I hate conflict so much,” says Sir Keir, admitting that it is “beyond me”.
In the SNL skit, with a framed photo of Mr Trump behind him, Sir Keir says: ‘I just want to make him happy, Lammy. You don’t understand it like I do. ‘I can change it.’
The fake initial statement then adds: ‘I will say anything, I will do anything but take a stand.’
Mr Trump has repeatedly expressed anger at Sir Keir’s reluctance to take a bigger role in the US-Israeli war against Iran, branding him “disappointing” and “unChurchill”.
Donald Trump posted a toe-curling clip from the British version of ‘Saturday Night Live’ on his Truth Social platform this afternoon
Mr Trump has repeatedly expressed anger at Sir Keir’s reluctance to take a bigger role in the US-Israeli war against Iran, branding him “disappointing” and “unChurchill”.
He also called NATO countries “cowards” for not sending warships to the Strait of Hormuz.
Polls show the British public is extremely wary of joining the US-Israeli attack on Iran, which is causing a decimation of oil and gas supplies and raising fears of a global recession.
An Opinium poll published this weekend found Sir Keir’s personal ratings have risen 11 points since the start of the strikes, although they remain at a very low level.
Britain has given the green light to US forces to conduct ‘defensive’ operations from its own military areas such as Diego Garcia.
On Friday evening, Sir Keir extended action aimed at reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz amid growing panic over dwindling oil stocks.
But, Another conflict could be on the cards, with government sources making it clear that the UK has not agreed to facilitate attacks on civilian infrastructure.
Posting on the Truth Social site last night, Mr. Trump said: ‘IF Iran DOES NOT FULLY OPEN THE Strait of Hormuz WITHOUT THREAT within 48 HOURS from this point, the United States of America will hit and destroy various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE LARGEST FIRST! Thank you for your interest in this topic. President DONALD J. TRUMP’
Sir Keir (pictured in his work last week) gave the green light for US forces to conduct ‘defensive’ operations from military areas such as Diego Garcia.
Mr Trump’s version of the SNL sketch featured Sir Keir’s ‘3. It cuts before a segment where he insists that he cannot join America in starting World War II.
The episode also features the Prime Minister leaving the following voice note for Mr Trump: ‘Hello Donald. I’m afraid I can’t go to war with you.
‘But that doesn’t mean we can’t still be friends.’
Sir Keir gives a list of things the UK and US have done together in the past, including D-Day, but says Rachel and Ross want to ‘take a break’ like in sitcom Friends.
The Sky Original show follows NBC’s late-night comedy show with 75-minute long episodes featuring an opening monologue, topical sketches and a number of segments including a UK version of The Weekend Update.
The US version of Saturday Night Live has been airing since 1975, and Fey is responsible for launching the careers of the likes of Bill Murray and Eddie Murphy.
