Trump Backs Boris Johnson for PM as ‘Aides Prepare Their Meeting’ in the UK

By Staff, Agencies

US President Donald Trump backed Boris Johnson to be the UK’s next prime minister while British politician and member of the European Parliament Nigel Farage said he has been “banned” from meeting Trump.

Trump, who is visiting the UK for a three-day state visit on Monday, said he thinks the former foreign secretary would be “excellent” as a successor to Theresa May.

Speaking to ‘The Sun’, Trump said: “I think Boris would do a very good job. I think he would be excellent.”

“I like him. I have always liked him. I don’t know that he is going to be chosen, but I think he is a very good guy, a very talented person,” Trump added.

“He has been very positive about me and our country.”

Trump also said other candidates have approached him in a bid to secure his endorsement.

He said: “Other people have asked me for an endorsement too. I have been asked for endorsements.”

“I could help anybody if I endorse them. I mean, we’ve had endorsement where they have gone up for 40, 50 points at a shot.”

“Now that is here, but I understand over there would be a great endorsement.”

Trump has previously spoken of his admiration for Johnson and Brexit Party leader Farage.