Boris Johnson snubs Trump, turning down meeting with US president

By Rob Crilly

Published June 4, 2019 10:20am ET

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Boris Johnson snubs Trump, turning down meeting with US president — FILE- In this file photo dated Wednesday, June 13, 2018, Britain's Foreign Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street in London. UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has resigned Monday July 9, 2018, amid Cabinet splits over Brexit. | (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)

LONDON — Conservative leadership favorite and Brexit advocate Boris Johnson turned down a meeting with President Trump during his state visit to Britain.

Days of speculation surrounded a possible face-to-face encounter as party heavyweights jostle to take over for Prime Minister Theresa May, who stands down as leader on Friday.

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