Donald Trump says he 'feels badly for Theresa May' ahead of his state visit - but still wants answers from her over Britain's role in 'spying' on his campaignDaily Mail/UK, May 25, 2019
•Donald Trump told reporters he thought Theresa May was a 'very strong woman'
•May tearfully announced resignation yesterday that comes into effect June 7
•Trump is due for State Visit to the UK on June 3 where he will talk to Mrs May
•Wants to confront her about 'rumours that UK was involved in the Russian hoax'
The President said he was 'feeling very badly' for the outgoing Prime Minister but said he may have to confront her over allegations GCHQ was involved in wire tapping on behalf of the Obama Administration.
He told reporters on the White House lawn on Friday: 'There's word and rumour that the FBI and others were involved, CIA were involved with the UK having to do with the Russian hoax and I may very well talk to her about that. Yes.'
Trump called Mrs May a 'very strong woman' the day after she announced her resignation as Prime Minister after admitting her failure to secure a Brexit deal.
He said: 'I feel badly for Theresa, I like her very much. She's a good woman, she worked hard.
'She decided to do something that some people were surprised at. It's for the good of her country.'
Mrs May's resignation will come into effect on June 7, so she will still be acting Prime Minister during Trump's visit.
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