Lord Mandelson retracts criticism of Trump ahead of US ambassadorship

Lord Peter Mandelson, soon to be the UK's ambassador to the US, has retracted his previous criticism of Donald Trump, admitting he was 'ill-judged and wrong' to label him a 'danger to the world.' In a recent Fox News interview, Mandelson praised Trump, acknowledging that the president has 'won fresh respect' since his second election. He expressed confidence that he would be welcomed by the Trump administration and emphasized the importance of a pragmatic relationship between Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Despite concerns about his past comments and potential opposition from some Republican allies, Mandelson has received 'agrément' for his appointment. He argued that his political background would be advantageous in dealing with Trump, highlighting their shared non-diplomatic experience. Mandelson remains optimistic about the future of US-UK relations under his ambassadorship.