Lord Peter Mandelson, the incoming UK ambassador to the US, apologized for calling President Donald Trump a 'danger to the world' and expressed regret for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson distanced himself from European leftists and emphasized pro-business stance. He highlighted the need for the US and UK to work together on China relations.
Key Points
Apology for calling Trump a 'danger to the world'
Regret for ties to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell
Emphasized pro-business stance and need for US-UK collaboration
Discussed potential for cooperation on China relations
Pros
Acknowledged and apologized for previous controversial remarks
Expressed regret for ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Emphasized pro-business stance
Highlighted potential for US-UK cooperation on China relations
Cons
Ties to Jeffrey Epstein raise concerns
Previous controversial remarks about President Trump