Trump hits UK for releasing terrorism suspects on bail: ‘I wouldn’t have done that’

Published September 28, 2026 5:45pm ET | Updated September 28, 2026 5:45pm ET



President Donald Trump voiced his displeasure with London after five terrorist suspects were released on bail on Monday.

Trump had lavished praise on London just the day before over their swift handling of the matter, which saw five men in three vans arrested just outside a British air base, RAF Fairfield, which serves as a key base for U.S. heavy bombers that were used in the war with Iran. After the suspects were abruptly released on bail, Trump changed his tune.

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