LONDON – U.S. President Donald Trump says Theresa May is an "incredible woman" who is "doing a fantastic job" as the British prime minister.
Trump commented as he sought to soften the blow after he criticized aspects of her leadership in an interview published Thursday by a British tabloid.
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Trump says he's gotten to know May much better over several days of meetings and socializing this week and says: "I think she's a terrific woman."
Trump spoke at a news conference with May following meetings at her official country estate outside of London.
Asked to rate U.S.-U.K. relations, Trump gave them the "highest level of special."
Trump also reiterated that he thinks Boris Johnson would be a great prime minister. Johnson recently resigned as British foreign minister to protest May's handling of Britain's exit from the EU.