Keir Starmer hopes to visit Donald Trump in America within a month of the new US President taking office
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to visit Donald Trump in the U.S. soon after he takes office and hopes to invite him for a historic second state visit to the UK. While specific dates for the visit have not yet been discussed with the Royal Palace, the UK government aims to offer Trump a "full bells and whistles" trip, with royal hosting. If schedules align, Trump could become the first elected politician in modern history to be hosted for two state visits. Starmer’s government is preparing for potential challenges in its relationship with the Trump administration. Trump and his wife Melania were previously hosted by the late Queen for a state visit in 2019, following an invitation made by then-Prime Minister Theresa May. Despite the complexities of this diplomatic engagement, a senior government source expressed eagerness to "roll out the red carpet" for Trump’s return.
