Trump now an ‘international gangster’? Ed Davey goes attack mode, slams 'most corrupt president'

A storm erupted in Britain’s Parliament as Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey launched a blistering attack on Donald Trump. On camera, Davey branded the U.S. president the “most corrupt” in American history and accused him of behaving like an “international gangster.” The remarks came amid rising transatlantic tensions over tariffs, NATO, and Trump’s Greenland push. Davey warned that Trump’s style of leadership threatens global stability and undermines democratic norms. The speech has sparked sharp reactions across the UK and beyond, highlighting how deeply Trump’s return is reshaping alliances, politics, and perceptions across Europe.