Trump Shares SNL UK Sketch Mocking Starmer Amidst Iran Tensions

Former U.S. President Donald Trump shared a clip from the debut sketch of Saturday Night Live UK on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, March 22, 2026. The sketch, which premiered on Sky One on March 21, features a comedic portrayal of U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s apprehension about communicating with Trump regarding the ongoing situation in Iran.

The Sketch and Trump’s Response

The sketch opens with George Fouracres portraying Prime Minister Starmer, visibly anxious about a phone call from Trump. Starmer asks his deputy, played by Hammed Animashaun, “Oh golly, what if Donald shouts at me? What do I say, Lammy?” Animashaun responds, advising Starmer to “just be yourself.” The clip shared by Trump cuts off before the sketch addresses the possibility of “starting world war three,” as reported by Variety.

In the sketch, Starmer ultimately hangs up on Trump, exclaiming, “Oh sod that scary, scary, wonderful president. Why is he so blooming difficult to talk to?” He expresses a desire to appease Trump, stating, “I just wish to keep him happy Lammy. You don’t understand him like I do – I can change him.”

Context: U.S.-U.K. Disagreements Over Iran

The sketch is rooted in recent diplomatic tensions between the U.S. And the U.K. Regarding the situation in Iran. On March 3, Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Starmer’s decision to restrict the use of British military bases for potential strikes against Iran, stating that it forced U.S. Planes to fly “many extra hours.” He famously declared, “This is not Winston Churchill that we’re dealing with,” according to Yahoo News.

Trump further voiced his disappointment to The Independent, stating it was “probably never happened between our countries before.” The U.K. Had initially permitted limited use of its bases for “defensive purposes” on March 1. Following reports of potential British aircraft carrier deployment, Trump posted on Truth Social, “That’s OK, Prime Minister Starmer, we don’t need them any longer — But we will remember.”

More recently, on March 20, Trump labeled NATO allies “COWARDS” for not assisting in opening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway that has been disrupted following U.S. And Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 and Iran’s subsequent closure of the shipping lane. He stated on March 22, as reported by Sky News, that the U.K. “should have acted a lot faster.”

The Bigger Picture

The sharing of the SNL UK sketch by Trump highlights the ongoing friction between the U.S. And the U.K. Regarding the handling of the escalating tensions in the Middle East. The sketch’s humor derives from the perceived power imbalance and Starmer’s anxiety in dealing with Trump’s assertive foreign policy approach. The incident also underscores Trump’s continued engagement with media, even satirical portrayals, and his use of social media to communicate his views directly to the public.