Donald Trump is once again embroiled in a new controversy after his recent Fox News appearance. The President of the United States has landed on the front page after criticizing the UK’s free speech laws. During his recent trip to Scotland, the POTUS created quite a stir by bringing up immigration issues in the UK and Europe.
During the live segment, Trump was asked to comment on claims that British citizens have faced arrest over social-media posts. His response was scathing, to say the least. He took a jab at the left-wing leadership in the UK on air. As he spoke from his Air Force One, multiple media representatives asked him about British citizens being incarcerated over social media comments.
Donald Trump harshly replied, “Are you saying that’s taking place in the UK? Well, we’re hearing that. They said they canceled Truth Social. I’ll bet it’s uncanceled very quickly. No, it’s very different. I see it in some countries, and you would never suspect it.” The President then fired a few shots against the socialist governments in the UK, drawing parallels with the current atmosphere.
“Not only there, I’ve seen it in other countries and then all of a sudden they become somewhat violent,” he suggested that free expression was being targeted in the UK.
“You know when people go socialist over it you get the radical left or the left going and the countries actually become very mean. They become mean and incompetent simultaneously,” Trump added.
President Trump takes a jab at the Prime Minister over Britain’s lack of free speech.
“We’ve had free speech for a very very long time here. We are very proud of that.” Sir Keir lies.
35-40 arrests EVERY DAY for online comments.
We have no free speech.pic.twitter.com/idK4YBAWqG
— Fr Calvin Robinson ©️®️ (@calvinrobinson) July 28, 2025
His comments came during his recent meet with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. His Scotland visit was primarily to inaugurate a new golf course in Balmedie, named after his mother, Mary Anne MacLeod. While the trip was focused on his business endeavors and tariff discussions, it created massive controversy over his remarks on immigration, prompting political backlash.
At least 7,000 police officers were mobilized across the U.S. President’s movements, and his discussions with Starmer should have centered on global stability, trade, and Gaza. However, when he touched on the subject of domestic UK policies, everything went up in the air.
Apparently trump is completely against free speech, if anyone says anything against him. 😵💫 What about fox? Aren’t they completely pro republican? 🤨 He wants to pull networks licenses?? Please someone stop this mad man. pic.twitter.com/PAb9jOuOLv
— Disappointed Donna (@dddonnnaaa) July 27, 2025
Donald Trump’s Fox News comments will now definitely stir up some tensions with the Labor government in the UK, led by Starmer. He has already been facing growing complaints over free speech and police crackdowns.
The U.S. President is now scheduled to make a state visit in September. His recent comments and claims will surely create a stir on the streets of the UK.
