UK Ministers Lobby Trump Administration Over Under-16 Social Media Ban
UK ministers are engaging in a lobbying effort to prevent a backlash from the Trump administration regarding a newly announced social media ban for individuals under 16. The policy, introduced by Keir Starmer, has prompted concerns from No 10 about potential retaliation from the White House. Officials have reportedly spent weeks reassuring President Trump and senior US officials that the restrictions are not specifically targeting American technology companies.
UK ministers have initiated a significant lobbying campaign aimed at the Trump administration. The objective is to mitigate any potential backlash following the UK's announcement of a social media ban for individuals under the age of 16.
The new policy, introduced by Keir Starmer, has reportedly caused concern within No 10, which is worried about potential retaliation from the White House.
Officials involved in the lobbying effort have indicated that they have spent several weeks attempting to reassure President Trump and senior US officials. The core message of this reassurance is that the proposed restrictions are not specifically designed to target US-based technology companies.
(Source: The Guardian Tech)
