The historic US-UK special relationship is under unprecedented strain as President Trump eyes a return to the White House amid accusations of UK spying and inflammatory remarks from newly appointed UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who has labeled Trump a "neo-Nazi-sympathizing sociopath."

The historic special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom faces unprecedented strain as President Trump prepares for a potential return to the White House. This tension is exacerbated by revelations that the UK was involved in efforts to spy on Trump's 2016 campaign and by controversial statements from the newly elected UK government.
David Lammy, a Labour lawmaker from Tottenham, was appointed Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs after Labour's recent parliamentary victory. Lammy has a history of harshly criticizing Trump, calling him a "neo-Nazi-sympathizing sociopath."
Lammy's past statements reveal his strong opposition to Trump. Ahead of Trump's first visit to the UK, Lammy committed to joining "tens of thousands on the streets, protesting against our government’s capitulation to this tyrant in a toupee." In a Time article, he described Trump as "a woman-hating, neo-Nazi-sympathizing sociopath" and "a profound threat to the international order."
Lammy also accused Trump of using racist attacks on the UK for political gain. He vowed to march against Trump in London, citing his commitment to the values that underpin Western progress.
The special relationship between the US and UK is now at risk of turning cold. The new UK government is hastily sending representatives to Washington this week to repair the damage, but progress is uncertain as US conservatives increasingly view the UK as less reliable.