Embattled British Prime Minister Theresa May today revealed that Donald Trump had suggested that she "sue" the European Union instead of negotiating with the 28-member economic bloc on Brexit.
During a joint press conference at the British Prime Minister's Chequers retreat on Friday, Trump had told reporters that he had given May a suggestion on how to deal with the EU but she probably found that "brutal" and "too tough".
"He told me I should sue the EU - not go into negotiations," May told the BBC, on being asked what that suggestion was.
During the interview, May laughed off the president's legal action suggestion, saying she would carry on with negotiations, but added: "Interestingly, what the president also said at that press conference was 'don't walk away'.
"Don't walk away from those negotiations because then you'll be stuck. So I want us to be able to sit down to negotiate the best deal for Britain."
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