As the U.S. election approaches, the UK braces for the possibility of either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris taking the presidency. Will the return of Trump spark chaos in the special relationship, or will Harris bring a more conventional approach? Join us as we explore how Prime Minister Keir Starmer navigates these uncertain waters and what each candidate’s victory could mean for transatlantic ties. Get ready for insights, surprises, and a glimpse into the future of UK-US diplomacy!
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00:00The UK is gearing up for one of the biggest questions in global politics.
00:04Who will the next US president be? Donald Trump or Kamala Harris? And, more importantly,
00:11what would that mean for the so-called special relationship between the UK and the US?
00:16Back in 2016, Trump's shock win threw the UK for a loop.
00:21Theresa May, then Prime Minister, was baffled by Trump's bold decisions that seemed to disregard
00:26allies. Today, current Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a similar crossroads,
00:32especially after a recent tense exchange between Team Trump and UK officials.
00:37Starmer even traveled to New York for a rare face-to-face with Trump,
00:41an unexpected move for a Labour leader who has publicly criticized him.
00:46British diplomats worked overtime to make this meeting happen,
00:49hinting that the UK is leaving no stone unturned for a strong US connection.
00:54But what if it's Kamala Harris in the Oval Office?
00:57Starmer hasn't yet met her, but experts say Harris would likely offer a more predictable
01:02approach than Trump. Still, her focus seems to lean away from Europe, eyeing instead the East
01:08and rising powers like China. Whoever wins, one thing is clear. The dynamics of the UK-US
01:15alliance are changing, and Starmer will have to adapt fast. Will he secure an invite to the White
01:21House in the New Year? And could a state visit to the UK be in the cards for the next US president?
01:27Who do you think will shape the US-UK future?