David Lammy Under Pressure to Apologize for Past Comments on Trump

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David Lammy, the UK’s current foreign secretary, faces pressure to apologize for comments he made about former U.S. President Donald Trump in 2019. Ezra A. Cohen, who held the position of acting under-secretary of defense for intelligence during Trump’s first term, has publicly suggested that Lammy owes “an apology to the American people” for his critical remarks.

 

Cohen’s criticism specifically targets a 2019 tweet from Lammy, who, at the time, was a Labour Party backbencher. In the post, Lammy referred to Trump as “deluded, dishonest, xenophobic, narcissistic,” and claimed the U.S. president was “no friend of Britain.” He further asserted that Trump was “not fit to hold public office” and dismissed the idea of Trump being honored with a state banquet with Queen Elizabeth II. Lammy’s words underscored his deep concerns over Trump's policies and character, and he openly questioned the appropriateness of a state visit for the president.

 

Now, as speculation grows that Cohen could take on a national security or defense role if Trump is re-elected, he’s underscored the importance of the U.S.-UK “special relationship” and its continuity. He took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to say, “Our special relationship with the United Kingdom is of the utmost importance and must continue. Thus I look forward to David Lammy’s apology to the American people who overwhelmingly chose President Trump as our leader.” This call for an apology comes as the newly-elected center-left Labour government in Britain seeks to strengthen relations with the U.S. amidst a likely return of Trump to the Oval Office.

 

Lammy’s criticisms of Trump over the years have extended beyond that single tweet. He has used harsh language to describe Trump as a “neo-Nazi sympathizing sociopath,” “dangerous clown,” and “racist KKK and Nazi sympathizer,” even promising to oppose any Trump visit to the UK during his presidency. However, recent shifts in Lammy’s approach suggest a desire to forge new diplomatic paths. He recently visited Washington, D.C., where he engaged with prominent figures close to Trump and downplayed his prior remarks as “old news.” Lammy has expressed that he now prioritizes finding “common ground” with the U.S., a shift that has not gone unnoticed by UK conservatives.

 

UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has seized on the controversy, urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Lammy’s superior, to issue an apology on Lammy’s behalf. The pressure from British conservatives reflects broader tensions around the political and diplomatic challenges posed by past remarks on Trump as his potential return looms.

 

While Lammy’s comments continue to be scrutinized, British Ambassador to the U.S., Karen Pierce, has offered a perspective that downplays their significance. Speaking with CBS, Pierce remarked, “In my experience, politicians kind of absorb those sorts of comments as part of the wear and tear of political life. What’s important is the relationship now.”

 

Based on a report by Politico 2024-11-13

 

 

 

[Kinok Farang]

This man is the perfect example of diversity hire.

A loud-mouthed ignoramus that is surely the stupidest person in politics and that includes Diane.

[Chomper Higgot]

Odd how plain truth speaking, so admired by some on this forum, isn’t accepted from some people.

Tell me again, ‘hurty words’, ‘obvious truths’, ‘no right not to be offended’, ‘snowflake’.

 

 

 

 

Edited Tuesday at 11:52 PM by Chomper Higgot

[JonnyF]

43 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Odd how plain truth speaking, so admired by some on this forum, isn’t accepted from some people.

Tell me again, ‘hurty words’, ‘obvious truths’, ‘no right not to be offended’, ‘snowflake’.

 

 

 

 

 

The only problem? He was not speaking the truth. He made it up, repeated what his little leftie idiot friends were saying for clout. 

 

Lammy is an imbecile. He should apologize or resign. Preferably both.

 

A total embarrassment to the country.  

 

 

[Chomper Higgot]

12 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

The only problem? He was not speaking the truth. He made it up, repeated what his little leftie idiot friends were saying for clout. 

 

Lammy is an imbecile. He should apologize or resign. Preferably both.

 

A total embarrassment to the country.  

 

 

Opinions differ.

[Nick Carter icp]

1 hour ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Odd how plain truth speaking, so admired by some on this forum, isn’t accepted from some people.

Tell me again, ‘hurty words’, ‘obvious truths’, ‘no right not to be offended’, ‘snowflake’.

 

 

   You are referring to people who got jailed for saying "hurty words" , Lammy would need to be jailed (for his comments about Trump) to make a true comparison .

[JonnyF]

5 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Opinions differ.

 

If you have a link to support Lammy's comments about Trump being a Nazi/KKK sympathizer feel free to provide it.

 

And I don't mean a link to someone else saying the same thing.  

[connda]

Why?  He made the comments so that's how he feels.  Force apologies mean nothing so why bother. At least the Trump administration know who they are dealing with.  Another Never Trumper and Orange-Man Bad type of guy. 

[JonnyF]

3 minutes ago, connda said:

Why?  He made the comments so that's how he feels.  Force apologies mean nothing so why bother. At least the Trump administration know who they are dealing with.  Another Never Trumper and Orange-Man Bad type of guy. 

 

Because his role is to build international relations, not destroy them.

 

Plus Labour have been very vocal about spreading hate speech and misinformation so it's not acceptable for their own foreign minister to be doing the same thing. It's classic leftist hypocrisy.

 

I'd say if he was a normal citizen he would be free to do this, but lengthy jail sentences for FaceBook posts proves otherwise.  

[deadbeat]

This is the guy who thought Marie Antionette dicovered radium.

And that Henry Vll was Henry Vlll's son.

 

At least he is going to be a source of amusement for us all in the coming years.

[sammieuk1]

Will eating a dog or cat appease enough 🤔

[mrfill]

Gosh... almost as terrible as calling Trump America's Hitler. But then no politician would say that would they?

[herfiehandbag]

Lammy is a buffoon. Trump is a narcissistic imbecile. There is frankly nothing to choose between them in any regard.

 

As for the UK apologising to Trump to preserve the "special relationship", there is no point. He will take a dump on any alliance or relationship when it suits him.

[alien365]

As a Brit, I really look forward to seeing him swallow his pride and apologizing, but I don't believe it's in his nature.

[Gandtee]

Whatever his personal opinions, what happened to diplomacy? Having him as Foreign Minister is like getting a thick ear for nothing. What an ignorant man!

[tomazbodner]

3 hours ago, JonnyF said:

 

The only problem? He was not speaking the truth. He made it up, repeated what his little leftie idiot friends were saying for clout. 

 

Lammy is an imbecile. He should apologize or resign. Preferably both.

 

A total embarrassment to the country.  

 

 

And every word that Trump spoke was the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, right?

[The Cyclist]

2 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Because his role is to build international relations, not destroy them.

 

Then the role is not suitable for the Tottenham Turnip.

 

I doubt  he could build a house out of Lego blocks.

Edited 23 hours ago by The Cyclist

[Kinok Farang]

3 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Opinions differ.

I agree,this bloke is much more than an imbecile.

He has a top job but hates his country.

He supports reparations for people that have never been slaves funded by people who have never benefited from slaves.

He got the lowest score ever on Mastermind and some of his answers were hilarious.

He is the epitome of black privilege,through stupid DEI and critical race theory.

A loud-mouthed buffoon with less intelligence than any working class lads i know.

[herfiehandbag]

On 11/13/2024 at 8:01 AM, connda said:

Why?  He made the comments so that's how he feels.  Force apologies mean nothing so why bother. At least the Trump administration know who they are dealing with.  Another Never Trumper and Orange-Man Bad type of guy. 

The comments were made when he was not in the government, nor foreign secretary.

 

Even buffoons are allowed to speak their mind.

 

If there is any blame to be attached to the Orange Jesus feeling offended, then perhaps it should go to the fellow who, knowing his incautious gob, gave him the job in the first place!

[James105]

21 minutes ago, herfiehandbag said:

The comments were made when he was not in the government, nor foreign secretary.

 

Even buffoons are allowed to speak their mind.

 

If there is any blame to be attached to the Orange Jesus feeling offended, then perhaps it should go to the fellow who, knowing his incautious gob, gave him the job in the first place!

 

He wasn't in high school or sixth form though was he?   He was in opposition whose purpose is to hold the UK government to account and prepare for office should they win.  Instead of doing this he spent this time spouting nonsense making libelous & defamatory claims about the president of a country that is not the UK.  He is unfit for the role of foreign secretary and is an embarrassment to the UK, and his continued DEI appointment is at the very least not helpful when it comes to US/UK relations and at worst quite harmful.   

 

The foreign secretary role should be given to someone with at least some diplomatic skills who does not have a history of antagonizing leaders of other countries.