Trump says Aberdeen dances as UK vows to open North Sea oil
Trump the president tied Britain's fortunes to drilling in a Truth Social post, though the man he named as prime minister, Andy Burnham, does not hold that office.
First Published: July 19, 2026, 6:13 AM ET
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald Trump claimed the people of Aberdeen are dancing in the streets over a British pledge to fully open North Sea oil.
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