President Trump has offered glowing praise for Britain on his state visit -- but his unprecedented trampling through its domestic politics means trouble may loom for the 'special relationship' | Analysis by stcollinson
London President Donald Trump offered glowing praise for Britain Tuesday but his unprecedented trampling through its domestic politics means trouble may loom for the"special relationship."
Trump was deeply complimentary towards Prime Minister Theresa May before she cedes power, pledged fealty to an alliance that shaped the modern world and chose not to publicly air political differences with Britain."I have greatly enjoyed working with you. You are a tremendous professional and a person that loves your country dearly," said Trump, who has vigorously criticized May's handling of Brexit.
Theresa May dodges Trump criticism question 02:40Trump also put all of America's chips on Conservative Party leaders vying to defeat May who want a comprehensive severing on US relations toward Europe.The President will not meet the man who is his most favored candidate -- Boris Johnson, the former mayor -- on his trip, though did speak to him for 20 minutes by phone, a British official said.
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