US President Donald Trump stated in a BBC interview that King Charles III's upcoming state visit to the United States could significantly improve the historically strong ties between the two nations. The visit, scheduled to start on Monday, marks Charles's first state trip to the US as king and comes at a time when transatlantic relations are strained due to tensions surrounding the Iran war and controversies linked to the late Jeffrey Epstein. Trump praised Charles as a 'fantastic man' and expressed confidence that the visit would be beneficial. He also criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for his lack of support regarding US military actions in Iran, suggesting that Starmer's political future hinges on his ability to enhance oil and gas extraction in the North Sea and implement stronger immigration policies. The backdrop of the visit includes Starmer's ongoing political scandal related to the appointment of Peter Mandelson, an associate of Epstein, as the UK ambassador to Washington.