WATCH: Trump, Starmer asked about firing of UK Ambassador Mandelson over Epstein ties

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President Donald Trump claimed Thursday to not know the ex-UK ambassador who was fired because of his Jeffrey Epstein connection.

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In a news conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the president claimed not to know former British Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson, but photographic evidence says otherwise.

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Mandelson lost his job due to ties to Epstein, the deceased investor tied to sex trafficking who also had a relationship with Trump.

When asked about Mandelson, Trump said, "I don't know him actually."

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But Mandelson was standing right next to a seated Trump in the Oval Office on May 8 when the two countries announced a trade framework.

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