From the scolding of Volodymyr Zelensky in the White House , to the red carpet laid out for Vladimir Putin at a summit in Alaska, Donald Trump is no stranger to favouritism.

Some world leaders have worked out how to charm the notoriously fickle US President, while others have been cast to the wayside.

“It’s not policy, it’s mood,” said one EU diplomat. “If he feels slighted, or bored, or sees no personal advantage, the support evaporates.” New Feature

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British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been praised for building a positive relationship with the White House, particularly ahead of his state visit this week .

But how did he do it, who are the other Trump whisperers, and why have other leaders had less success?

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