Chris LaCivita, a top adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, has publicly criticized the UK’s incoming ambassador to the US, Lord Peter Mandelson, labeling him an ‘absolute moron’ and questioning the British government’s decision replace the outgoing ambassador. Lord Mandelson, a prominent figure in Labour politics, accepted the appointment despite his past criticisms of Trump. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer supported the choice, emphasizing the strategic importance of US-UK relations, while some Conservative MPs have raised concerns over Lord Mandelson’s political background.