Donald Trump has described the 'special relationship' as 'sad' (Image: Getty)
Donald Trump has given a brazen assessment of the US relationship with the UK, and hit out at Britain's policies on immigration and energy. Speaking to Sky News, he said: "I love your country and I would love to see it succeed. But if you have bad immigration policies and bad energy policies, you have the worst of both. You can't succeed, not possible."
The US President said he liked the Prime Minister, though still took the opportunity to hit out at his North Sea drilling policy, which goes against his "drill baby, drill" mantra. Mr Trump also baselessly claimed that Britain has the highest energy prices in the world, and once again criticised Sir Keir's stance on immigration, which he sees as weak.
Trump once again hit out at the PM. (Image: Getty)
He said: "I like Starmer, but I think he's made a tragic mistake in closing the North Sea oil. You see you energy prices are the highest in the world. And I think he's made a tragic mistake on immigration."
His claim about energy prices in the UK is completely false, as Germany and Belgium have higher prices in Europe alone.
The US President hammered down on the issue of immigration, boldly stating, "your country's being invaded" - similar rhetoric used by his friend Nigel Farage and his Reform UK party.
When pressed on who was "invading", Mr Trump responded: "Illegal immigrants from all over the world, including those from prisons, drug dealers, people from mental institutions. Your country is being invaded."
His comments come ahead of King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to the US later this month, where they will travel to Washington DC, New York, and Virginia.
The purpose of their visit is to "reaffirm and renew" Britain's "closest of friendships" with America, Buckingham Palace said.
While the trip is about celebrating the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence, it has been shrouded in controversy following Mr Trump’s war against Iran and repeated comments belittling Sir Keir.
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When asked what part of the four-day visit he was looking forward to the most, Mr Trump responded: "Just being with him. I've known him for a long time. He's wonderful. Wonderful person."
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