President Trump has no plans to delay or change his upcoming trip to the United Kingdom, where the abrupt resignation of two senior Cabinet ministers over Brexit has thrust the British government into turmoil this week.
“The president continues to look forward to his working visit with the Prime Minister on July 13, and further strengthening the U.S.-U.K. special relationship,” White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said Monday, hours after Britain’s Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson quit his post due to frustrations surrounding the government’s exit from the European Union.
Johnson’s exit came a day after the minister in charge of Brexit negotiations, David Davis, submitted his resignation to British Prime Minister Theresa May. Steve Baker, a top government official within Davis’ department, also left Sunday evening.
“The dream is dying, suffocated by needless self-doubt,” Johnson said in a statement about ongoing Brexit negotiations, joining other conservative members of parliament who have criticized May for working to strike a compromise with the EU on issues like trade and immigration instead of pursuing a complete split.
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Trump is scheduled to arrive in the U.K. on Friday, following his participation at a two-day NATO summit in Brussels. The president’s trip, which is expected to draw massive protests, will be his first official visit to the U.K. since taking office.
Meanwhile, May is working to stave off a potential challenge to her leadership, which could take place if at least four dozen conservative MPs endorse a different leader for their party.
