London – British Prime Minister Theresa May has dismissed concerns about Donald Trump’s mental fitness, saying the U.S. president acts in what he sees as the best interests of his country.
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A new book by journalist Michael Wolff quotes prominent Trump advisers as questioning the president’s competence.
Asked in an interview whether she thought concerns about Trump’s mental state were serious, May said: “No.”
She said that “when I deal with President Trump what I see is somebody who is committed to ensuring that he is taking decisions in the best interests of the United States.”
In the BBC interview broadcast Sunday, May reaffirmed that Trump would visit Britain. She did not give a date, or say whether it would be a full state visit or a lower-key working trip.
Anyone who’s gained the privilege to meet POTUS and engage him up close can’t help but admit to his vast intelligence and keen perception of reality on the ground – unlike Michael Wolff et al who are immersed in a twisted fantasy of their own making.
She’s not a psychiatrist.
What is this so-called “special relationship” between the UK and the USA? I think that it is a fantasy, and that it doesn’t exist. Outside of a common language, what do we have in common with the Brits?