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news.sky.comDonald Trump given a Sky News interview in April 2026 drew attention for his comments on the UK’s immigration policy, energy stance, and the so-called “special relationship,” with Sky News publishing transcripts and clips of the five-minute call. He also referenced hosting King Charles III at the White House and touched on Iran during the conversation.[1][2][6]
Key context and what to know:
- What happened: Trump spoke with Sky News in mid-April 2026, delivering pointed critique of UK energy and immigration policy and commenting on the state of U.S.-UK relations.[2][1]
- Public reaction: The interview generated significant coverage in UK media and on Sky News’s platforms, including full transcripts and multiple video segments.[6][7]
- Notable quotes often cited: Trump claimed the UK’s energy prices were among the highest and criticized immigration policy; he emphasized a strong personal rapport with the King but suggested policy disagreements exist with the current UK leadership.[7][2]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise quote from Sky News’ transcript or summarize the interview’s main points in bullet form, and provide a link to the latest Sky News coverage. Would you prefer a direct quote or a brief summary?[2][7]