May would be 'good time' for Trump visit to UK after Brexit: envoy

[Eugene]

Source: Reuters

WORLD NEWS DECEMBER 31, 2018 / 5:45 AM / UPDATED AN HOUR AGO

LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump might visit Britain in May 2019 after the country’s departure in March from the European Union, the U.S. ambassador to Britain, Woody Johnson, said on Monday.

Asked whether a state visit promised by Prime Minister Theresa May last year could be rescheduled to coincide with a commemoration of the end of World War Two in May, Johnson told BBC radio: “Between you and me, I think that would be a good time.”

Trump visited Britain in July and although it was not a formal state visit after wide public protests, he met Queen Elizabeth.

Brexit marks a watershed in Britain’s diplomatic relations with the world as it tries to reshape ties to Europe and bolster its long-standing “special relationship” with the United States under Trump’s unpredictable presidency.

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[Girard442]

1. At first I thought the headline was snark.

On the other hand, what better time for Trump to visit then when Britain's own Deplorables have plunged the country into chaos?

[Iliyah]

2. Hopefully t-rump will no longer

occupy the WH nor Pence too. Anywho, hopefully this BS won't make it thru which will make tons of Brits quite happy.

[Harker]

3. Yes, it's a little early

to be making travel plans that far in advance.