U.K.’s May Attacks Trump Travel Ban as ‘Divisive And Wrong’
- Defends her engagement with U.S. president despite protests
- Doesn’t deny she was briefed at White House on aspects of ban
U.K. Prime Minister Says Trump's Travel Ban Is Wrong
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Theresa May told Parliament that Donald Trump’s travel ban was “divisive and wrong,” as she defended her decision to seek a close relationship with the new U.S. president.
The words were the strongest condemnation that the U.K. prime minister has used against the ban on refugees and travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries. Still, she went on to argue that Britain’s interests were best served by engaging with Trump as much as possible.