June 23, 2017 04:52 pm | Updated 04:52 pm IST - London
Trump’s close relationship with New York Jets owner Woody Johnson, would make him an ideal ambassador to the UK, said the spokesperson to PM, Theresa May.
The planned appointment of National Football League team owner Woody Johnson as U.S. ambassador to London shows President Donald Trump's commitment to close ties with Britain, Prime Minister Theresa May's spokeswoman said on Friday.
“We are looking forward to working with the new U.S. ambassador once that is confirmed,” May's spokeswoman said.
“His close personal relationship with the president shows the commitment of the administration to the special relationship between our two countries.”
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