Mandelson praises Trump’s ‘graciousness’ and declines to apologise for friendship with Jeffrey Epstein – UK politics live

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During a UK interview, Peter Mandelson discussed his relationships with Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson stated he appreciated Trump's "graciousness" and directness, despite disagreeing with some of his language. He acknowledged that maintaining a friendship with Epstein was a "terrible mistake" but declined to apologize, claiming he was not culpable and was kept separate from the sexual aspects of Epstein's life due to his sexuality. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander suggested an apology from Mandelson regarding his friendship with Epstein would have been beneficial. The interview also touched on potential UK military involvement in Greenland amid concerns about Trump's interest in the territory, a claim Downing Street has not commented on.
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