THE re-election of Donald Trump as US President could threaten the UK’s national security, a former MI6 head warned.
Sir Richard Dearlove said the tycoon’s possible return to the White House would be “problematic” if he damages the Atlantic alliance.
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Re-election of Donald Trump as US President could threaten UK’s national security, ex-MI6 head warnsCredit: Getty
Mr Trump is the Republican frontrunner to enter the US presidential race later this year.
Sir Richard, who led MI6 from 1999 to 2004, told Sky News: “From an intelligence perspective, the two things we need to worry about are Ukraine and China’s long-term behaviour globally.
“You have to add a political threat I’m worried about — Trump’s re-election, which for the UK’s national security is problematic.
“If Trump acts hastily and damages the Atlantic alliance, that’s a big deal for the UK.”
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