International reaction to Trump's inauguration
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on January 20, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 27, 2026

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on January 20, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 27, 2026

Global leaders react to Trump's inauguration, emphasizing international relations and future collaborations with the US.
(Reuters) - The following is reaction from global leaders to Donald Trump being sworn in as U.S. president on Monday.
KEIR STARMER, BRITISH PRIME MINISTER
"For centuries, the relationship between our two nations has been one of collaboration, cooperation and enduring partnership ... Together, we have defended the world from tyranny and worked towards our mutual security and prosperity."
"With President Trump's longstanding affection and historical ties to the United Kingdom, I know that depth of friendship will continue."
URSULA VON DER LEYEN, EUROPEAN COMMISSION PRESIDENT
"Best wishes President @realDonaldTrump, for your tenure as 47th President of the United States. The EU looks forward to working closely with you to tackle global challenges. Together, our societies can achieve greater prosperity and strengthen their common security. This is the enduring strength of the transatlantic partnership."
MARK RUTTE, NATO SECRETARY GENERAL
"With President Trump back in office we will turbo-charge defence spending & production. My warm congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on his inauguration as 47th President of the USA, and to @JDVance as Vice President. Together we can achieve peace through strength - through @NATO."
CHARLES, BRITAIN’S KING:
The King has sent a personal message of congratulations to President Trump on his inauguration, reflecting on the enduring special relationship between the UK and U.S., according to Buckingham Palace.
(Editing by Ros Russell)
The UK Prime Minister emphasized the longstanding collaboration and partnership between the UK and the US, expressing confidence that this friendship will continue under President Trump's leadership.
Ursula von der Leyen extended best wishes to President Trump, expressing eagerness to work closely with him to address global challenges.
Mark Rutte congratulated President Trump and indicated that NATO would increase defense spending and production during his tenure.
The King sent a personal message of congratulations, highlighting the enduring special relationship between the UK and the US.
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