President Trump with Theresa May at Chequers during his visit last year

President Trump has backed Boris Johnson to be Britain’s next prime minister and claimed that other Conservative leadership hopefuls had also asked for his endorsement.

He said that Mr Johnson “would be excellent” in the position.

Asked about the leadership contest, he said: “I actually have studied it very hard. I know the different players. But I think Boris would do a very good job. I think he would be excellent.

“I have always liked him and he is very talented. I don’t know that he is going to be chosen, but I think he is a very good guy. He has been very positive about me and our country.”

In an interview with The Sun, Mr Trump said that other contenders in