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Labour's Past Trump Comments
A summary of critical remarks made by prominent members of the Labour party's leadership about Donald Trump, highlighting the potential awkwardness of current relationships.
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- What did Keir Starmer say about Donald Trump before?
- Keir Starmer, while leader of the opposition, declared himself "anti-Trump but pro-American" and compared the Conservative Party's behavior to that of Donald Trump.
- What was Wes Streeting's assessment of Donald Trump?
- Wes Streeting, the health secretary, called Trump an "odious, sad little man" in 2017.
- What were David Lammy's previous comments on Donald Trump?
- David Lammy, now the foreign secretary, previously called Trump a "racist and KKK/neo-Nazi sympathiser" and a "profound threat to the international order", but has since worked to build a relationship with him.
- What were Ed Miliband's opinions on Donald Trump and his policies?
- Ed Miliband, the energy and net zero secretary, called Trump a "groper" and "racist" upon his election in 2016 and raised concerns about his climate skepticism, attitude towards Russia, and fondness for trade tariffs.
- How did Angela Rayner react to the Capitol riots and Trump's presidency?
- Angela Rayner, the deputy prime minister, said Republicans who stood by Trump during the Capitol riots "have blood on their hands" and expressed happiness at the end of his presidency.