Popular Post webfact Posted November 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 3, 2019 Trump wades again into UK politics, tells Johnson, Farage to unite U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington upon his return from New York, U.S., November 3, 2019. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage to come together to safeguard prospects for expanded U.S.-UK trade after Britain leaves the European Union. Trump told reporters at the White House that both men were friends of his, but Johnson was "the right man for the time." Farage on Sunday said he would not run for a seat in parliament in Britain's snap Dec. 12 election, focusing instead on campaigning against Johnson's EU divorce deal. The election was called because of an impasse in parliament over Brexit, more than three years after voters decided to leave the bloc. Asked which UK leader he supported, Trump said, "I like them both. I think Boris will get it right. They're both friends of mine. What I'd like to see is for Nigel and Boris to come together. I think that's a possibility." Trump said Britain's exit from the EU must be structured to facilitate continued trade between Britain and the United States. "We're far and away the No.1 economy in the world, and if you do it a certain way we're prohibited from trading with the UK," he said. "That would be very bad for the UK, because we can do much more business (than the) European Union." Trump first waded into Britain's election campaign last week, telling Farage in a radio interview that the leader of the left-wing opposition Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, would be "so bad" for Britain if he wins. Trump also floated the idea that Johnson and Farage could combine forces, saying it could be "terrific." "If you and he get together it's, you know, unstoppable force," Trump told Farage in the interview. Farage responded by saying he would be "right behind" Johnson, on condition the prime minister dropped the Brexit divorce deal he struck with the European Union two weeks ago and instead went for a "clean break" Brexit without a deal. Trump also said Britain could do four to five times more trade with the United States, but might be prevented from doing a bilateral trade deal by the terms of the potential post-Brexit trade relationship that London and Brussels have set out. (Reporting by Jan Pytalski and Andrea Shalal; Editing by Lisa Shumaker) -- © Copyright Reuters 2019-11-04 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Samui Bodoh Posted November 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 3, 2019 (edited) The architect of 'Brexit' is too cowardly to run for office. Speaks volumes. Boris Johnson has received Trump's blessing and support. Speaks even louder. "...Trump also said Britain could do four to five times more trade with the United States..." So sayeth the UK's new best friend and savior. Edited November 3, 2019 by Samui Bodoh 11 1 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tug Posted November 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 3, 2019 Sorry England he is busy trying to wreck your country as well beware!! 11 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chomper Higgot Posted November 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 3, 2019 Please Donald do all you can to associate your name with that of Johnson and Farage. 8 1 3 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sirineou Posted November 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2019 Jonson should start printing his MEGA hats 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post legend49 Posted November 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Chomper Higgot said: Please Donald do all you can to associate your name with that of Johnson and Farage. Donny has gone quiet on Benjamin Netanyahu Israel's dictator; they were also best of friends as he supported Benjamin in his LOST election. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bundooman Posted November 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2019 Message to Trump. Please keep your verbally abhorrent, unwanted mouth and stupid opinions for the gullible American people. most of us Brits despise you and your childish tweety comments! Thank you! 8 1 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wombat Posted November 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2019 sorry, can't be having logic get in the way of politics 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 2 hours ago, Samui Bodoh said: The architect of 'Brexit' is too cowardly to run for office. i guess power behind the throne is an alien concept to you re: politics ? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Baerboxer Posted November 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2019 Farage always looses when he stands for a seat in Westminster. Doesn't want to be humiliated again! Nice to see the non interfering Americans practicing what they preach! First we had Obama interfering, then Trump. Hypocrisy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pegman Posted November 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2019 Corbyn likely can't believe his good fortune. 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jonnapat Posted November 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2019 Annoying, unwanted and totally disrespectful to another country. The UK has its own problems without the interference of a xenophobic, ultra right wing racist from the USA . 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 5 hours ago, webfact said: Trump wades again into UK politics, tells Johnson, Farage to unite Remember that when Trump stands behind someone, it's with a knife in his hand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nausea Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Yeah, it's easy to be dismissive, but of the world leaders on choice who would you choose - Xi Jinping, Putin. One has to realise that what you're going for here is the best of a bad bunch. Or maybe you'd like Prayut in charge. Personally, I'd go for a total b@#tard, someone with good motives but can get things done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sawadee1947 Posted November 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2019 6 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said: Please Donald do all you can to associate your name with that of Johnson and Farage. 3 buddies for the ditch 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nigel Garvie Posted November 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2019 3 hours ago, pegman said: Corbyn likely can't believe his good fortune. Yes that will last as long as Farage splits the vote. The tax avoiding owners of the Tory Tabloids (Sun Mail etc) are already on Farage's case. Right now they are begging him, but if he doesn't respond the will resort to threats and violence, there is just too much money involved - another plane incident would fit the bill. As much as I despise Farage, he does seem to genuinely believe in his cause, nutty as it certainly is. Boris offering a peerage speaks volumes. Donald's support is the kiss of death. I was wondering if I could persuade him to say something nasty about my business! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nigel Garvie Posted November 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2019 2 hours ago, nausea said: Yeah, it's easy to be dismissive, but of the world leaders on choice who would you choose - Xi Jinping, Putin. One has to realise that what you're going for here is the best of a bad bunch. Or maybe you'd like Prayut in charge. Personally, I'd go for a total b@#tard, someone with good motives but can get things done. Someone with good motives - really - the criminal in the White House - you kidding? I think Putin is already involved and has instructed Donald to take this line. Brexit is a pet project for Putin, anything to weaken the EU suits him. 4 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Berkshire Posted November 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2019 6 hours ago, Bundooman said: Message to Trump. Please keep your verbally abhorrent, unwanted mouth and stupid opinions for the gullible American people. most of us Brits despise you and your childish tweety comments! Thank you! America apologizes for the rantings of our ignorant Prez. But if it's any consolation, most Americans despise Trump more than you Brits! 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puck2 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Berkshire said: America apologizes for the rantings of our ignorant Prez. But if it's any consolation, most Americans despise Trump more than you Brits! Sorry, Mr. Berkshire, maybe or probably it's wishful thinking (as I do). But the reality will show how stupid the Americans are ... in the next election. Stupid enough to elect him again, the LOTUS (the Liar of the United States). Everybody with more than half a gram of brain in his/her head could recognize already before the last election what a shameful character he would be in this top job. Change, I'm not sure And Farage listens to this small US brain. Not yet, but wait .... ! Edited November 4, 2019 by puck2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunroaming Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 9 hours ago, Samui Bodoh said: The architect of 'Brexit' is too cowardly to run for office. Speaks volumes. Boris Johnson has received Trump's blessing and support. Speaks even louder. "...Trump also said Britain could do four to five times more trade with the United States..." So sayeth the UK's new best friend and savior. I think Farage is Trumps man, not so much Johnson. He has said, when phoning Nigel's phone in show, that Johnson's deal threatens any future trade deals with the USA and that will hurt Boris's position. Let's see how the next few days go but I suspect that Johnson may end up with some "behind the closed door" deal with Nigel. There is no doubt that the Brexit party will have a real effect on the results if Farage fights all the seats but they are likely to take as many seats from the Labour Party as from the Tories. I don't think Nigel ever had any intention of standing himself, couldn't take the humiliation again of failing, which he surely would have. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dunroaming Posted November 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Berkshire said: America apologizes for the rantings of our ignorant Prez. But if it's any consolation, most Americans despise Trump more than you Brits! I have many American friends and business associates who echo your post. Most decent Americans do. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monomial Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 (edited) Whenever Trump speaks you can be absolutely certain of 1 thing: Whatever Trump says is in the best interests of Trump. Everything else is gibberish and subject to change, history and facts be damned. With that in mind, the US genuinely benefits from a closer relationship with the UK while simultaneously weakining the EU. So Trump is going to push to separate the UK from the EU to maximum degree possible. That is the only reason he is supporting Brexit. If tomorrow Nigel decided that compromise with the EU was the best thing, Trump would denounce him like yesterday's special. Just keep Trump in context and he's tolerable. In 5 years he'll be gone. Brexit is going to last a lifetime. I think most people are smart enough to see that. Edited November 4, 2019 by Monomial 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunroaming Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 2 hours ago, Monomial said: Whenever Trump speaks you can be absolutely certain of 1 thing: Whatever Trump says is in the best interests of Trump. Everything else is gibberish and subject to change, history and facts be damned. With that in mind, the US genuinely benefits from a closer relationship with the UK while simultaneously weakining the EU. So Trump is going to push to separate the UK from the EU to maximum degree possible. That is the only reason he is supporting Brexit. If tomorrow Nigel decided that compromise with the EU was the best thing, Trump would denounce him like yesterday's special. Just keep Trump in context and he's tolerable. In 5 years he'll be gone. Brexit is going to last a lifetime. I think most people are smart enough to see that. Agree with your post apart from the last bit. Trump will be gone way before 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdong Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 43 minutes ago, dunroaming said: Trump will be gone way before 5 years. That's down to the American people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdong Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 13 hours ago, Tug said: Sorry England he is busy trying to wreck your country as well beware!! We don,t need his help for that,the remainer s are doing a good job of that. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chomper Higgot Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, kingdong said: That's down to the American people. Actually it’s down to the Constitution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Heard numerous allegations of Russia interfering in USA elections , why is it acceptable for the USA to interfer with UK elections ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdong Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said: Actually it’s down to the Constitution. Actually it's down to democracy,the people have a vote and who ever gets the most votes wins just like brexit. Edited November 4, 2019 by kingdong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chomper Higgot Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 12 minutes ago, sanemax said: Heard numerous allegations of Russia interfering in USA elections , why is it acceptable for the USA to interfer with UK elections ? It’s not. Next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 9 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said: It’s not. Next. Wheres the uproar in the USA\UK about it ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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