Boris Johnson was among the notable figures attending Donald Trump’s inauguration today.
Alongside him were several British political figures, including Nigel Farage, Liz Truss, and Priti Patel, who also made their way to Washington for the historic event.
As the city buzzed with the excitement of the new president’s swearing-in, Johnson could be seen attending a church service, marking the beginning of a grand ceremony.
The Relationship Between Boris Johnson and Donald Trump
During his time as Prime Minister, Boris Johnson formed a close connection with Donald Trump.
The two have maintained a strong bond, and Johnson has been a steadfast supporter of the former US president.
This long-standing alliance was evident in his attendance today, alongside figures like Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, who were also part of the distinguished gathering.
Keir Starmer Watches from Afar
While Johnson and others were attending the event in person, Labour leader Keir Starmer found himself watching the proceedings from afar.
Starmer did not receive an invitation to the inauguration, which Downing Street confirmed as being in line with convention.
However, there is good news for Starmer: he is expected to visit the US soon, as Foreign Secretary David Lammy shared this morning.
The UK’s Presence at the Inauguration
Other prominent Brits, including Nigel Farage, Liz Truss, Priti Patel, and Suella Braverman, made their presence known in Washington, posting photos from the event on social media.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak extended his congratulations to Trump in a statement, emphasizing the importance of the UK-US relationship, which he described as built on “unshakeable foundations.”
There were also hints that the UK might pursue a trade deal with the US under the new administration.
Italy’s Growing Influence
As the inauguration unfolded, some attention shifted to Italy and its newly elected Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, who was also invited.
This sparked debates about the possibility of Italy taking the lead in the “Special Relationship” with the US.
Downing Street worked quickly to downplay such claims, stressing the UK’s strong ties to the US.
Political Tensions Between Labour and the White House
As the inauguration celebrations continued, there were whispers about the potential impact on UK-US relations, particularly regarding Labour’s stance on US politics.
Some sources suggest that Trump might hold a grudge against Keir Starmer due to party activists’ support for Kamala Harris in her campaign.
Furthermore, there are concerns that the nomination of Lord Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador could face opposition from the new White House administration.
What’s Next?
With political tensions rising and the inauguration marking a new chapter in US politics, all eyes will be on how the UK navigates its relationship with the White House moving forward.
What steps will the government take to strengthen ties, and how will Labour respond to the challenges ahead?
The future remains uncertain, but developments are expected in the coming weeks.
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