The debut episode of Saturday Night Live U.K. wasted no time diving into global politics, kicking things off with a cold open that zeroes in on the uneasy dynamic between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Trump.
Portrayed by George Fouracres, Starmer is immediately on edge at the thought of calling Trump—a nod to the very real tension between the two leaders in recent days. Trump has publicly taken aim at the U.K.’s response to the escalating conflict with Iran, including its timing in allowing U.S. forces to use British bases for strikes in the Strait of Hormuz.
“I was a little surprised at the U.K. They should have acted a lot faster,” Trump told reporters on Friday.
Back in the sketch, Starmer spirals before the call even connects, nervously asking, “What if Donald shouts at me?” while a cheerful photo of Trump looms in the background. Deputy Prime
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