Trump describes Andy Burnham as 'extremely liberal'
President Donald Trump offered his first public reactions to Andy Burnham, the frontrunner to become the next UK prime minister. Trump described the former Greater Manchester mayor as "extremely liberal" and a "mayor of a town." He also suggested Burnham would likely oppose opening the North Sea for oil exploration.
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Donald Trump provided his first public comments regarding Andy Burnham's political views and potential premiership.
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Trump calls Andy Burnham "extremely liberal" in first public comments
confidence 100%President Donald Trump offered his first public reactions to Andy Burnham, the frontrunner to become the next UK prime minister. Trump described the former Greater Manchester mayor as "extremely liberal" and a "mayor of a town." He also suggested Burnham would likely oppose opening the North Sea for oil exploration.
What's confirmed:
- Donald Trump described Andy Burnham as "extremely liberal".
- Trump referred to Andy Burnham as the "mayor of a town".
- Trump stated that Andy Burnham probably would not open the North Sea for oil drilling.
- Andy Burnham is considered the frontrunner to replace the UK prime minister.
- Donald Trump admitted he knows little about Andy Burnham.