He accused the U.S. President of acting aggressively without cause, arguing that Trump’s conduct amounts to a direct assault on Britain’s stability and security.
The leader of the United Kingdom (UK) Liberal Democrats, Ed Davey, has launched a blistering attack on United States President, Donald Trump, portraying him as a "bully, an international gangster and the most corrupt president" America has ever seen.
Davey made the remarks during proceedings in the UK parliament and monitored by SaharaReporters on Tuesday, warning that Trump’s actions represent a serious threat to the United Kingdom, Europe and the wider international order.
“President Trump is acting like an international gangster, threatening to trample over sovereignty of an ally, threatening the end of NATO altogether and now threatening our country and seven European allies with outrageous, damaging tariffs unless he gets his hand on Greenland.
"This is an incredibly grave moment for the United Kingdom, Europe and our world,” Davey said.
He accused the U.S. President of acting aggressively without cause, arguing that Trump’s conduct amounts to a direct assault on Britain’s stability and security.
“Without provocation or justification, the President of the United States is attacking our economy, our livelihood and our national security,” he stated.
Davey further warned that Trump’s posture has pushed British businesses and workers into a vulnerable position.
“Trump has put British businesses and jobs on the frontline in his unprovoked aggression. Those cheering him on are Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping,” he said, suggesting that America’s adversaries stand to benefit from the President’s approach.
The Liberal Democrats leader also turned his criticism toward the UK government, accusing the Prime Minister of pursuing a misguided strategy in dealing with Trump.
According to Davey, the Downing Street has spent the past year attempting to placate the US President rather than confront him.
“For a year now, Madam deputy speaker, the Prime Minister has tried a policy of appeasing Trump,flattering him, fawning over him, refusing to stand up to him because he argued otherwise Trump would hit us with damaging tariffs,” Davey said.
He argued that the outcome of this approach has been damaging and unsustainable.
“Well the Prime Minister tested his approach to destruction, it has failed. It is time for the government to change course, we have to finally be clear eyed about the sort of ambulance Trump is and treat him accordingly,” he added.
Davey went on to describe Trump’s leadership style in stark terms, accusing him of relying on intimidation and coercion.
“He is a bully, he thinks he can grab whatever he wants using force if necessary. And he is corrupt the most corrupt President, the United States has ever seen,” he declared.
Concluding his remarks, Davey said there were limited options for dealing with the U.S. President’s behaviour.
“There are only two ways of getting him to back down, bribing him with a new jet perhaps, or a few billion on his Crypto account or standing up to him.”
Davey’s comments underscore growing political tension in the UK over how best to respond to President Trump’s trade threats, foreign policy posture and approach to alliances, with calls mounting for a tougher and more assertive stance.
It would be recalled that Trump threatened heavy tariffs against the United Kingdom and countries against his administration securing Greenland.
Although European countries have vowed to stand against his move, it remains unclear how they plan to do so with Trump insisting that there would be no going back on his move.