Lord Peter Mandelson, Britain's new ambassador to Washington, erupted in anger when questioned about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. He also defended his approach to the Trump administration despite past criticism.
Lord Peter Mandelson, Britain's incoming ambassador to Washington, has sparked controversy by lashing out at a Financial Times journalist who questioned his relationship with the late paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein . Mandelson, who has previously expressed regret over meeting Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, responded with anger to the inquiry, stating he wouldn't discuss the matter and telling the journalist to 'f*** off'.
This outburst occurred during a comprehensive interview as Mandelson prepared to assume his diplomatic role representing British interests in the United States. Mandelson's appointment has been met with mixed reactions, particularly within circles close to the US president. Despite having withdrawn his previous description of President Donald Trump as 'a danger to the world', Mandelson asserted his commitment to treating the new administration with 'respect, seriousness and understanding of where they are coming from politically'. He also dismissed derogatory remarks made by one of Trump's advisors who labelled him 'an absolute moron', attributing the outburst to 'young minds ploughing their own furrow on a sea of too much inauguration alcohol'.Mandelson further clarified his stance, stating that he believes his diplomatic skills, which even former President George W. Bush acknowledged, might not be sufficient to shield Britain from the potential impact of Trump's threatened tariff regime. He acknowledged that while Britain might not be singled out as a primary target, if tariffs are implemented broadly, the UK would inevitably be affected. Unlike some other nations facing tariff threats, Britain imports more from the United States than it exports. This, according to government officials, could potentially serve as a mitigating factor in shielding the UK from being targeted by President Trump. Mandelson, reflecting on his past comments regarding President Trump, expressed regret for his choice of words, recognizing their immaturity and inappropriateness.
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