Johnson refers to Trump as 'previous president', dodges question about US leader's concession

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Source: The Hill

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson referred to President Trump as the United States's "previous president," on Wednesday but dodged a question about whether he has talked to the U.S. leader about refusing to concede to President-elect Joe Biden.

The British prime minister, who has shared a friendly relationship with Trump throughout his presidency, spoke about his call with Biden while addressing the House of Commons, referring to the exchange as "refreshing" and "excellent."

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The British leader said he and the soon-to-be president discussed major issues that affect both countries, including human rights, his support for NATO, global free trade and combating climate change on the call.

During Johnson's address, member of Parliament Angela Eagle said Johnson spoke for many of the Parliament members when he congratulated Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their "emphatic win" in the 2020 election.

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I should point out that trump means fart in British slang.

[soothsayer]

1. Ha for British slang! Except when I worked at Fannie Mae

[tymorial]

2. It was pretty significant and likely a response to Biden contacting him first

Along with Merkel and Macron. I suspect they will make similar comments. It applies gentle diplomatic pressure reminding Trump and the state dept that the world is paying attention.

Gods I love foreign relations and diplomacy.

[Talitha]

3. "I should point out that trump means fart in British slang."

These past 4 years might have gone a bit easier if I'd known that!

[malthaussen]

4. And properly so.

It is none of BoJo's business what happens in domestic US politics.

-- Mal