Donald Trump mocked Starmer for consulting his team on whether to send ships to Iran, and the thinking world replied as one – 19 resounding facepalms
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Trump is a Dictator at heart.
The UK Prime Minister consults his cabinet because that’s how strong democracies work. Decisions, especially about sending military assets, go through consultations and institutions, not the whims of one man.
But to Donald Trump that is strange,…
— (@IdakaborJ) March 16, 2026
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Trump finding out in real-time what a cabinet system is meant to look like https://t.co/FoPC3Gvz7B
— Owain (@welsh_pain) March 16, 2026
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This is the difference between being a President and being a Prime Minister. The PM is primus inter pares – first among equals in a cabinet.
Besides, I much prefer Keir Starmer's collegiate, listening, and consensus building approach to leadership. https://t.co/Usm74AFPFa
— Sam Rushworth MP (@SamJRushworth) March 16, 2026
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Other countries are led by actual leaders who seek advice and counsel unlike wannabe dictator who refuses to even go to Congress to authorize the war.
— Sam K. (@bluesamk) March 16, 2026
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Pesky democracy and rule of law.
— Sheron Wilkie (@SheronWilkie) March 16, 2026
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Trump showing his philosophy of leadership; he genuinely doesn't understand the concept of "team."
Or "no." https://t.co/fCECHYYB9K
— Tom Bacon (@TomABacon) March 16, 2026
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Because we got rid of crazy kings after the civil war.
You still have the old fool on the hill. https://t.co/5Y6atDHXVh— Simon Gosden. Esq. #fbpe 3.5% ☠️ (@g_gosden) March 16, 2026
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oh he's properly seething over this https://t.co/RyrwZzmdt9
— Tharries (@TharriesYT) March 16, 2026
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The more Trump opens his mouth the better Starmer looks. https://t.co/Bicp87CTRF
— Dave Throup (@DaveThroup) March 16, 2026
If Trump’s the emissary of God his faith adviser claims, he’d prefer this to minesweepers.
Have we thought about sending thoughts and prayers? https://t.co/BuFFQpW7L4
— Nathan (@n_rh1992) March 16, 2026
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