Former US President Donald Trump publicly criticised outgoing UK Labour leader Keir Starmer following Starmer’s resignation announcement on Monday. Trump asserted that Starmer had damaged his own political standing through his policies on energy and immigration. He also specifically criticised Starmer’s approach to relations with the United States, without providing specific details. The comments were made after Starmer unexpectedly announced he would step down as leader of the Labour Party. Trump’s statement represents a rare intervention in UK domestic politics from the former US President. The timing of the criticism, immediately following Starmer’s resignation, has drawn attention from political observers. It remains to be seen how this intervention will impact the upcoming leadership contest within the Labour Party.