You never know how it will be in war, emphasizes Trump and continues:
Things happen that are the opposite of what you thought beforehand. You thought it would be easy or hard and then it turns out to be the opposite.
The war in Ukraine does not have a huge impact on the UK, claims Trump at the press conference, which is held at the British Prime Minister's official recreational residence Chequers.
It does not affect you that much, says Trump to Starmer.
Not in agreement
Trump emphasizes, however, that the UK is geographically much closer to Ukraine compared to the USA.
We have an entire sea that separates us, says Trump.
Starmer does not comment on the statement about how the war in Europe affects the British.
We must put extra pressure on Putin, replies Starmer.
Trump also takes the opportunity to take credit for "solving" several other wars and conflicts. Regarding the issue of recognizing a Palestinian state, which the UK has plans for, Trump says it is one of the "few issues" where he and Starmer are not in agreement.
- I want all hostages to be released today, not one or two, but all, says Trump further about the war in Gaza.
Deploy military
Starmer, in turn, says it is important that aid quickly reaches those affected in Gaza.
On a reporter's question about whether Trump has any advice for Starmer regarding migration, the president suggests that his British colleague could deploy the military to stop undocumented immigrants.
I told the Prime Minister that I would see to it that it (undocumented immigrants coming to the UK) is stopped, and it does not matter if you call in the military, it does not matter what means are used, says Trump.
