Trump Claims Burnham Will Open North Sea for Oil Drilling
US President Donald Trump has welcomed unconfirmed reports that incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham could approve new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea, specifically at the Rosebank and Jackdaw fields. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed Burnham had indicated support for further fossil fuel production, suggesting it would transform the UK from a "Poverty Stricken Disaster" into "one of the Richest Countries anywhere in the World." Trump also attacked wind power, proposing the removal of "old and horrible looking windmills" that he said "loom over and destroy" the city of Aberdeen. Burnham, dubbed the "King of the North" for his work as mayor of Greater Manchester, has not confirmed the reports. Trump predicted that people in Aberdeen would be "dancing in the streets" if drilling proceeds.
Key facts
- Trump welcomed reports that Andy Burnham could open North Sea oil drilling.
- Burnham is the incoming UK prime minister and mayor of Greater Manchester.
- Trump posted on Truth Social on Sunday.
- Burnham has not confirmed the reports.
- Potential drilling sites include Rosebank and Jackdaw fields.
- Trump said drilling would make UK one of the richest countries.
- Trump attacked wind power, calling windmills 'old and horrible looking'.
- Trump claimed people in Aberdeen would be 'dancing in the streets'.
Entities
Institutions
- Truth Social
Locations
- Aberdeen
- Scotland
- United Kingdom
- North Sea
- Rosebank field
- Jackdaw field
- Greater Manchester
- England