Trump slams UK after five terror suspects released on bail following raid

President Donald Trump hailed British police for a swift raid that seized five men in three vans near RAF Fairfield, a major U.S. heavy-bomber installation, calling the effort "amazing." The following day he criticized the United Kingdom for granting the suspects bail, stating he would not have permitted it and suggesting cashless bail might be a factor. Laurence Taylor, head of U.K. counterterrorism policing, confirmed the bail release but maintained that the incident was a thwarted terrorist attack, possibly linked to a foreign government.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood also framed the case as a victory against terrorism and warned would-be attackers. An Air Force spokesperson said U.S. forces are aware of the reports but could not discuss specifics for operational security. The arrests were prompted by a farmer’s emergency call, who later claimed additional participants were involved.