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The relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States, often referred to as a "special relationship," may face challenges. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly considering ending Britain's security partnership with the U.S. if Donald Trump does not distance himself from Elon Musk's comments on grooming gangs.

Nick Watt of BBC Newsnight reports that Downing Street plans a "hard-headed assessment" to determine whether Musk's views are his alone or shared by the incoming Trump administration. Watt explained, "There is absolute horror at the highest levels of the government at the incendiary language we have seen from Elon Musk." He added that serious questions could arise about the UK's ongoing security partnership with the U.S. if Trump's administration endorses such views.

John Healey, UK Defense Secretary, emphasized that the UK-US security relationship is unparalleled, noting both countries' membership in the Five Eyes Group alongside Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. He questioned whether such close cooperation could continue if these views were endorsed by Trump.

The report coincides with Musk's criticisms of the British government over their handling of anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson and their refusal to investigate a grooming scandal involving mainly Pakistani men and white British girls. Musk has used his social media platform to criticize the UK government and even conducted a poll asking if America should "liberate Britain from their tyrannical government," which garnered approximately 1.8 million votes.

Keir Starmer responded indirectly to Musk's attacks without naming him, stating at an event that those spreading misinformation are more interested in themselves than victims. He emphasized that political debate should be based on facts and truth.

Donald Trump has not commented on this issue yet.