Trump shares SNL skit mocking Starmer as he speaks to UK PM over Iran war

Al Jazeera Political StrategyNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 23, 2026 at 12:42 PM

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On March 23, 2026, US President Donald Trump shared a video on Truth Social of a comedy skit mocking UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The skit, from a new British version of *Saturday Night Live*, depicts Starmer panicking about a phone call with Trump. This occurred on the same day the two leaders spoke about the US-Israel war on Iran. The skit references Starmer's reluctance to send more ships to the Strait of Hormuz, which is effectively blocked by Iran. Trump has criticized NATO allies, including Starmer, for not supporting US efforts to break the blockade, demanding they contribute more to the war effort.

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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sent oil prices soaring.

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Trump called NATO countries 'cowards' for their refusal to join the war.

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Trump has lashed out at NATO allies, including Starmer, for not joining US efforts to break the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

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The skit shows Starmer panicking at the prospect of a call with Trump.

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Trump shared a Truth Social video of a TV comedy skit mocking Keir Starmer.

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Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

NATO ×340% George Fouracres 40% David Lammy ×250% Israel ×260% Strait of Hormuz ×460% Iran ×670% United Kingdom ×470% United States ×670% Keir Starmer ×780% Donald Trump ×890%

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trump 100% keir starmer 90% snl skit 80% iran war 80% strait of hormuz 70% us-israel 60% nato allies 50% uk prime minister 50% international relations 40%