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LONDON (AFP) – British Prime Minister Theresa May's plan for Brexit would "probably kill" the prospects for a free trade deal with the United States, US President Donald Trump said in an interview for The Sun's Friday (July 13) edition
"If they do a deal like that, we would be dealing with the European Union instead of dealing with the UK, so it will probably kill the deal," said Trump, who began a four-day visit to Britain on Thursday (July 12).
Boris Johnson, who is resigned this week over the Brexit plan and is seen as a potential challenger to May, would make "a great prime minister
He added that London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who authored protesters to a giant balloon showing a nappy-wearing Trump next to the British parliament on Friday, was doing a "terrible job" in fighting crime.
Trump told the tabloid, Britain's best-selling newspaper, that he We would have gone on a different way.
"I would have done it a lot differently. I actually told Theresa May how to do it but she did not agree, she did not listen to me. She wanted to go to a different road.
"I would actually say that she was going to be the best way she was negotiating.
Referring to the plan outlined on Thursday in which Britain would like to keep things going strong in the United States, he said: "The deal is a lot different than the one the people voted on. 19659002] "It was not the deal that was in the referendum. I have just been hearing this over the last three days. I know they have a lot of resignations. So, a lot of people do not like it, "he said.
May be facing a rebellion by Brexit hardliners over the proposals, including the resignation of Johnson and Brexit Minister David Davis.
Asked about Johnson, Trump said : "I was very saddened to see him and I hope he goes back to some point. I think he is a great representative for your country. "
" I think he would be a great prime minister. I think he's got what it takes, "he added.
Asked about Khan, a member of the Opposition Labor Party, Trump was highly critical of the London mayor.
" Take a look at the terrorism that is taking place . Look at what is going on in London. I think he has done a very bad job on terrorism.
"I think he has done a bad job on crime, if you look, all of the horrible things going on there, with all of the crime that is being brought in , "he said.
Referring to planned protests on Friday, Trump added:" I think he has not been a president, but I represent the United States " .
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