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Trump describes Britain’s expected next PM as ‘extremely liberal’
President Donald Trump offered his first public comments on Andy Burnham, who is expected to be the next British prime minister. Trump described Burnham as "extremely liberal" and a "mayor of a town." He suggested Burnham would likely oppose further oil drilling in the North Sea.
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President Trump provided his first public reaction to Andy Burnham's expected ascent to prime minister.
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Trump labels likely UK PM Andy Burnham "extremely liberal"
confidence 100%President Donald Trump offered his first public comments on Andy Burnham, who is expected to be the next British prime minister. Trump described Burnham as "extremely liberal" and a "mayor of a town." He suggested Burnham would likely oppose further oil drilling in the North Sea.
What's confirmed:
- Donald Trump described Andy Burnham as "extremely liberal" and a "mayor of a town".
- Trump stated he knows little about Andy Burnham.
- Trump suggested Burnham probably would not open the North Sea to more oil drilling.
- Andy Burnham is widely expected to be the next prime minister of Britain.
Still unconfirmed:
- Donald Trump stated that "the UK is dying".