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UK PM Theresa May unconcerned about Donald Trump’s mental state

WATCH ABOVE: British PM downplays Trump mental health concerns, confirms visit by U.S. president – Jan 7, 2018

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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Asked in an interview whether she thought concerns about Trump’s mental state were serious, May said: “No.”

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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.”

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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.

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