Today, Trump and Starmer have met in Scotland and held a joint press conference covering a range of topics from aid in Gaza and the war in Ukraine, to wind energy.
The US President met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at a golf course owned by Trump. Speaking as the two men met, President Trump said he was reducing the 50 day deadline given to Vladimir Putin to agree a deal with Ukraine to “10 or 12 days”.
Trump also said a ceasefire in Gaza is possible and disagreed with Prime Minister Nethanyahu’s assessment that there is no starvation in Gaza.
Adam speaks to Chris, James and Sarah Smith, Americast host, to explain the days events.
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