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Mandelson praises Trump’s ‘graciousness and directness’

Mandelson praises Trump's 'graciousness and directness'
  • Lord Mandelson, in his first interview since being removed as the UK's ambassador to the US, shared his opinions on Donald Trump.
  • Speaking on BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg show, the Labour grandee praised Trump's 'graciousness and directness'.
  • Mandelson stated he appreciated Trump's humour and the clarity of knowing 'exactly what he was thinking'.
  • He admitted he did not like all of Trump's language and that some of his statements made him 'gasp'.
  • Mandelson also commended Trump's leadership style, describing him as an 'extraordinary risk taker'.
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