Donald Trump has been accused of hypocrisy after the White House accused Keir Starmer of 'putting lives at risk' over the kick off time of England's last World Cup match

It was revealed earlier this week that Starmer played a role in ensuring England’s kick-off time against Mexico was not brought forward

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The plot fell apart after widespread criticism and objections from the English and Mexican Football Associations - as well as outgoing prime minister Starmer.

Donald Trump has been accused of hypocrisy after the White House accused Keir Starmer of 'putting lives at risk' over the kick off time of England's last World Cup match

White House adviser Andrew Giuliani claimed PM Keir Starmer put lives at risk by intervening to block a change to England's World Cup Round of 16 kickoff time against Mexico

President Trump called FIFA boss Gianni Infantino asking for a ‘review’ of Balogun’s dismissal

Andrew Giuliani compared President Trump’s involvement with the role Starmer played before England’s round of 16 clash with Mexico.