But it was when Mr Trump was asked about whether the UK had to choose between a closer relationship with the EU and the US that he remarked on Sir Keir’s wife.
Asked if the UK would jeopardise its relationship with the US by seeking closer ties with the EU, Mr Trump said: “No, I don’t worry about that.”.
Donald Trump remarked on how “impressed” he was with Sir Keir Starmer’s wife, as he met the Prime Minister at the White House.
Sir Keir presented a letter from Charles to Mr Trump inviting him to meet and discuss the ceremonial occasion.
Speaking about his personal relationship with Sir Keir, he added: “We actually had a good relationship before.