Trump shares SNL skit mocking Starmer during talks on Iran and Strait of Hormuz
Mar 23rd 2026 ยท United Kingdom
President Trump shared a Truth Social clip of a Saturday Night Live parody of Keir Starmer on the same night the two leaders discussed reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with Iran.
- President Trump posted a Truth Social video of an SNL sketch lampooning Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the same evening the two leaders held a phone call about the Iran conflict.
- Downing Street said the leaders agreed reopening the Strait of Hormuz was essential to restore global shipping and stabilise energy markets.
- It was unclear whether Trump posted the skit before or after the call.
- Trump has publicly pressed NATO allies, including the UK, to help break Iran's de facto blockade of the strait and has called reluctant partners cowards.
- Starmer said any move to reopen the strait must be carefully considered, protect British interests, and aim to de-escalate the situation.
- The UK authorised US use of RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia for strikes after initially seeking legal assurances.