Jeremy Clarkson has issued a stark warning to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer following a heated confrontation in the White House between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, US President Donald Trump, and Vice President JD Vance.
The clash, which occurred during Zelensky’s visit to Washington to sign a minerals agreement for US military support, escalated into a public shouting match, with Trump and Vance criticizing the Ukrainian leader for his perceived lack of gratitude and formality.
In his column for The Times, Clarkson described the meeting as a moment of “open bullying,” with Zelensky being berated in what Clarkson noted was his third language. He criticized Vance, calling him a “t**t” and accusing him of having “no clue about history,” particularly after Vance appeared to dismiss Britain’s contributions to recent wars—a claim Vance later denied.
Clarkson urged Starmer to “stand up” to Trump and Vance, warning that the US seems to be shifting its allegiance from Ukraine to Russia, which would be a significant blow to Zelensky and Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia. Clarkson called for a united European front to counter the “potential lunacy” of Russia, China, and the US, though he admitted this might be a “pipe dream.”
The *Clarkson’s Farm* star also criticized Starmer for “fawning” over Trump and expressed frustration with UK politicians like Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch for aligning with the White House’s narrative. Farage has echoed the White House’s skepticism about Zelensky, while Badenoch defended Vance, claiming he didn’t make the controversial comments about Britain’s military contributions—despite widespread reports to the contrary.
The UK and France have expressed willingness to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping mission, but Clarkson’s comments highlight the growing tension and complexity of international relations amid the ongoing conflict.
Zelensky has since indicated plans to meet with the US again for further discussions, but the fallout from the Oval Office clash underscores the challenges of maintaining alliances and standing up to powerful global figures. Clarkson’s warning to Starmer reflects broader concerns about the UK’s role in navigating these turbulent geopolitical waters.
