UK Ambassador Resigns Over Trump Assessment Leak

Britain's ambassador to the United States resigned following the leak of his critical assessment of the Trump administration. The ambassador described the administration as dysfunctional, unpredictable, diplomatically clumsy, and inept. President Trump responded by stating he did not know the ambassador but that he was not well-regarded in the US and that the US would no longer deal with him. The resignation occurred around July 4, 2019. The ambassador stated that leaking information is inevitable and prevents effective job performance. Reflecting with seven years of hindsight, the ambassador questioned if they would have handled the situation differently, considering the possibility of repairing the relationship with President Trump. The ambassador stated that honest communication is for the role, and fear of leaks would prevent diplomats from sharing candid opinions. This situation impacts the ability to gather necessary information for the job.