By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/watch-trump-starmer-asked-about-firing-of-uk-ambassador-mandelson-over-epstein-ties Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Trump, Starmer asked about firing of UK Ambassador Mandelson over Epstein ties World Sep 18, 2025 1:43 PM EDT President Donald Trump claimed Thursday to not know the ex-UK ambassador who was fired because of his Jeffrey Epstein connection. Watch the clip in the video player above. 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. READ MORE: UK ambassador to U.S. under scrutiny over his links to ‘best pal’ Epstein 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.” READ MORE: See Epstein’s full ‘birthday book,’ with alleged personal messages from Trump, Clinton and others 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. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
President Donald Trump claimed Thursday to not know the ex-UK ambassador who was fired because of his Jeffrey Epstein connection. Watch the clip in the video player above. 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. READ MORE: UK ambassador to U.S. under scrutiny over his links to ‘best pal’ Epstein 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.” READ MORE: See Epstein’s full ‘birthday book,’ with alleged personal messages from Trump, Clinton and others 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. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now