theresa

Trump calls Theresa May ‘foolish’ on Brexit

Trump calls Theresa May ‘foolish’ on Brexit

President Trump on Tuesday said Prime Minister Theresa May was “foolish” in her handling of Brexit, as he doubled down on the feud with Britain’s ambassador to the U.S. Kim Darroch — whom he called “wacky,” “stupid” and a “pompous fool.”

“The wacky Ambassador that the U.K. foisted upon the United States is not someone we are thrilled with, a very stupid guy. He should speak to his country, and Prime Minister May, about their failed Brexit negotiation, and not be upset with my criticism of how badly it was handled,” he tweeted.

Theresa May to resign as PM June 7

Theresa May to resign as PM June 7

The British prime minister announced Friday that she plans to resign, after trying  and failing to steer the United Kingdom through its divorce with the European Union.

While this brings a close to her beleaguered premiership, it adds even more chaos to UK politics as the country tries to finalize its exit from the EU.

May will not leave office immediately. She will step aside as leader of the Conservative Party onJune 7, which will trigger a leadership contest to replace her on June 10. But she will stay on as prime minister until her successor is selected, at which …