UK foreign secretary defends ambassador against Trump

Published July 9, 2019 5:23pm ET



The United Kingdom’s foreign secretary said he would not force out the British ambassador to the U.S. if he becomes prime minister.

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt defended Ambassador Kim Darroch on Tuesday after President Trump lashed out at the diplomat for calling him “inept” and “incompetent” in leaked cables.

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.