Lord Peter Mandelson says criticism of Donald Trump 'ill-judged'
The UK's choice for ambassador to the US rows back on previous comments describing Trump as "a bully".
Not sure whether to pity or admire someone who can eat a big shit sandwich on the telly in front of a million people
Speaking in an interview with US broadcaster Fox News, he said the new US president had won "fresh respect" from him, adding he was "quite confident" Trump would approve of his appointment.
“In fact, if he whipped it out right now I’d gobble it right through the screen.”
Look, I know DJT is shooting for fascist dictator, but are people so afraid that they’ll put aside any dignity or respect for other people at all?
Yes.
Government personnel give empty platitudes to allied nations' leaders. Hardly a new story. It's the same playbook we've seen a hundred times.
As much as it'd be funny for UK politicians to go onto social media and give him wicked sick burns bro, I don't think it'd do the country any good. Trump is a baby who would happily use the US's clout as a weapon if his feelings get hurt.
If throwing some nice words to the fat orange rapist is good for the UK, then so be it. Treat him like a toddler who's made it 8 hours without pissing himself. I don't like it, but I'd rather the government be pragmatic.
"Haha totally sick burn [politician]" is not worth some mega-powerful manbaby shoving the UK into a recession. I know to some here it might be, but I don't think those people have their heads screwed on right.
I would say, however, that the UK (and others) cannot rely on the Republicans to be rational, because they aren't rational. We need to be pursuing closer ties with our fellow European nations.
Exactly this. I very much doubt this is anything but the realpolik that is always going on that is a large part of keeping the country secure and the taps flowing.
This is the princess of darkness Lord Mandy after all.
Not sure whether to pity or admire someone who can eat a big shit sandwich on the telly in front of a million people
If you had to pick anyone to do it, then Mandelson would be the one. We're talking about an actual shit sandwich, right?
Hey, UK, are you alright?
We’ve been better, and worse.
Mandelson should get back under the rock he was hiding under. There is no possible reason for him to ever be involved in public life.