Readers back Ed Miliband as foreign secretary: "If Trump hates him, he's the right choice"

The White House expressed "deep concern" over Ed Miliband's appointment as UK Foreign Secretary, prompting a strong reader reaction at The Independent. The overwhelming majority of commenters sided with Miliband, with many arguing that Trump's opposition is itself a recommendation for the appointment. The episode has reignited debate about the state of the UK–US special relationship.