President-elect Donald Trump commented on a controversy facing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer regarding his selection of a U.S. ambassador with ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Writing on Truth Social, Trump stated that Starmer "exercised wrong judgement" in his ambassador choice and called the selection "a really bad pick." However, Trump also suggested that Starmer has "time to recover" from the scandal.

The controversy centers on Starmer's decision to appoint someone with connections to Epstein, the financier who died in federal custody in 2019 while facing sex trafficking charges. The specific nature of the appointee's relationship with Epstein was not detailed in the available reports.

Starmer has reportedly acknowledged making an error in judgment with the ambassador selection. The appointment has generated criticism and scrutiny for the Labour leader, who became Prime Minister following his party's victory in the July 2024 general election.

The incident represents another diplomatic challenge for Starmer as he works to establish relationships with international partners, particularly as Trump prepares to return to the presidency in January 2025.