Donald Trump did a Sky News interview in mid-April 2026, where he criticized UK immigration and energy policies and commented on the UK-US “special relationship,” including remarks about King Charles and mentions of Iran negotiations. He briefly referenced hosting King Charles at the White House and suggested a potential deal could be possible in the near term.[1][3][4]
Key takeaways from coverage:
- Trump characterized UK immigration policies as problematic and said Britain’s current approach risks “staying unable to succeed” under existing policies. He also warned about energy prices being high and criticized the North Sea oil approach.[2][1]
- He spoke positively about King Charles, calling him a friend and noting it would be an honor to host him at the White House, but indicated the King’s visit was not tied to policy disagreements with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.[3][2]
- On Iran, Trump said a deal was “very possible” within weeks, signaling continued interest in diplomacy, though details were not provided in the interviews.[1][2]
Context for your location and date:
- The Sky News interview occurred ahead of King Charles III’s U.S. visit planning for late April 2026, during a period of transatlantic diplomatic tension over energy, immigration, and Iran.[3][1]
Would you like a brief timeline of the interview segments, or a comparison of Trump’s stated positions in this Sky News piece versus his prior public comments? I can also pull direct quotes if you’d like. Note: I can provide summaries and quotes from the public reporting, with citations.