Trump brings his own style to a damage control day in Britain

"I do not think you have a" Gee, I've done it, you've got me, "Mr. Trump said, adding that he would not have from "Perry Mason's Moment", a reference to the old television TV room drama. "I absolutely go, firmly ask the question."

Trump again stated Friday that he was considering the ### 39, investigation of the special adviser on the electoral interference of Russia, and whether his campaign was working with Moscow in the effort, more than anything else, an obstruction to a relationship hotter than he desired forging with Mr. Putin.

"We have a political problem where, you know, in the United States we have this stupidity going on – pure stupidity," said Mr. Trump. "All you do, it's always going to be "Oh, Russia, he likes Russia." I like the United States, but I like Russia. And China. And from other countries. "

Trump was pugilistic mood during the press conference, attacking reporters who were asking him if his hard treatment of NATO allies and criticism of Ms. May on her own soil were a gift to Mr. Putin.

"It's such a dishonesty report," Mr. Trump said. Later, he rebuffed a CNN reporter, calling the network "fake news," and instead calling a representative of Fox News, his favorite outlet, saying, "Let's go to a real network."

away from his criticism of Ms. May, Mr. Trump confirmed perhaps the most damaging element of the report in The Sun, who quoted him saying that the Prime Minister had rejected his advice on how to approach the Brexit and was therefore headed down the damaging path. He said that he still believed Ms. May should follow his advice.

But he also went out of his way to praise Ms. May. "I've also said that this incredible woman was doing a fantastic job," said Mr. Trump, turning to Ms. May. "Great job, and I think so."