A viral screenshot circulating on X (formerly Twitter) claims that US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer "will resign," citing failures in immigration and energy policy.
The claim has gained traction amidst growing political pressure on Starmer, including low approval ratings, internal Labour Party divisions, ministerial departures, and challenges from opposition figures. With speculation surrounding Starmer’s leadership, an examination of the claim and the situation surrounding the British prime minister’s potential resignation is warranted.
The Claim: Donald Trump predicted Keir Starmer’s resignation as UK Prime Minister.
A screenshot depicting a Truth Social post attributed to Donald Trump, stating, "Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He failed badly on two very important subjects—Immigration and energy (Open North Sea Oil). I wish him well! President DJT," has been widely shared.
The claim received further attention when conservative British broadcaster Piers Morgan shared the screenshot, suggesting its accuracy with the caption: "President Trump confirms Keir Starmer is resigning as Prime Minister… before Starmer has confirmed it himself. The final humiliation." As the screenshot spread, social media users debated its authenticity and speculated on the reasons behind Starmer’s alleged impending departure.
Fact Check: While Donald Trump did post the statement, Keir Starmer has not officially resigned.
The Truth Social post attributed to Donald Trump, predicting Starmer’s resignation, is indeed authentic and was made on Sunday, June 21. However, Trump’s statement remains a prediction, not a confirmed event. Keir Starmer has not resigned, nor has he announced any plans to do so, publicly maintaining his focus on governing the country.
Despite this, recent reports suggest that the Labour Party leader may be preparing to outline a timeline for his departure. Major news outlets have reported that Starmer is expected to address his political future soon, with some indicating that an announcement could be made as early as Monday. Several reports have pointed to an autumn departure as a possibility to facilitate an orderly leadership transition.