US President Donald Trump launched a sharp attack on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's immigration policy during a private lunch in Britain last year, according to former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who revealed the exchange in an interview on Sean Hannity's podcast.
According to Leavitt, the incident took place while they were in Britain, seated around the dining table in a relaxed atmosphere, when the president suddenly began delivering harsh criticism to Starmer. Leavitt said Trump told the British prime minister: "Your policy here is so stupid. You need to close your borders."
She added that the president continued and demanded drastic action regarding immigrants in the country. During the meal, Trump said: "You need to deport these people you have in your country."
Trump further emphasized to Starmer that he is familiar with what is happening in Britain and that the local public opposes his moves. According to Leavitt, the president told him during the meeting: "I know your country. I know your people, they hate what you're doing, and you need to..."
The disclosure of the conversation details reveals Trump's direct and uncompromising style even in closed meetings with foreign leaders on matters of domestic policy and borders.
