[DesertRhino]

In his farewell address back in 1796, George Washington advised that the United States abjure both “ ‘passionate attachment’ ” and “ ‘inveterate hatred’ ” in foreign relations.

[Olog-hai]

Context matters. The “special relationship” with the UK was never with an eye towards reforming the former political ties or the UK disestablishing the US.

So when at any time during the special relationship was the UK trying to adversely influence the USA? None that I can see. Rather, partners with enmity have instead influenced the USA negatively—Red China, the European Union, even Iran of late.