Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDavid MaddoxWednesday 22 July 2026 02:34 BSTEd Miliband arrives for first cabinet meeting as Foreign SecretaryEd Miliband's appointment as Foreign Secretary under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has caused the White House to be “deeply concerned.”Sources close to President Donald Trump warn he "will not forget" Miliband's past scathing criticisms, including calling him a "racist, misogynistic, self-confessed groper."Miliband is viewed in Washington as an "unreasonable 'nut zero' extremist" due to his climate stance and perceived blocking of North Sea oil production.Critics, including Boris Johnson, also blame Miliband for withdrawing support for bombing Syria in 2013, which they claim emboldened Vladimir Putin.Despite the diplomatic challenges, some, like former Labour foreign minister Bill Rammell, believe Miliband and Trump can build a working relationship.In fullTrump angry at Miliband’s appointment as foreign secretaryMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in