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Kim Darroch Quits as U.K. Envoy After Calling Trump ‘Inept’

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"It is a matter of great regret that he has found it necessary to leave his position" U.K. PM Theresa May gives a statement after British ambassador Kim Darroch resigns during #PMQs Britain’s ambassador to the United States resigned Wednesday, just days after diplomatic cables criticizing President Donald Trump caused embarrassment to two countries that often celebrate having a “special relationship.” The resignation of Kim Darroch came a day after Trump lashed out at him on Twitter describing him as “wacky” and a “pompous fool” after leaked documents revealed the envoy’s dim view of Trump’s administration. “I am grateful to all those in the UK and the US, who have offered their support during this difficult few days,” Darroch said in a letter. “This has brought home to me the depth of friendship and close ties between our two countries. I have been deeply touched.” Prime Minister Theresa May said it was a “matter of regret” that Darroch re â€Ś...more
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Kim Darroch Quits as U.K. Envoy After Calling Trump ‘Inept’
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2019Jul 10
"It is a matter of great regret that he has found it necessary to leave his position" U.K. PM Theresa May gives a statement after British ambassador Kim Darroch resigns during #PMQs Britain’s ambassador to the United States resigned Wednesday, just days after diplomatic cables criticizing President Donald Trump caused embarrassment to two countries that often celebrate having a “special relationship.” The resignation of Kim Darroch came a day after Trump lashed out at him on Twitter describing him as “wacky” and a “pompous fool” after leaked documents revealed the envoy’s dim view of Trump’s administration. “I am grateful to all those in the UK and the US, who have offered their support during this difficult few days,” Darroch said in a letter. “This has brought home to me the depth of friendship and close ties between our two countries. I have been deeply touched.” Prime Minister Theresa May said it was a “matter of regret” that Darroch resigned. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2TwO8Gm TICTOC ON SOCIAL: Follow TicToc on Twitter:   / tictoc   Like TicToc on Facebook:   / tictoc   Follow TicToc on Instagram:   / tictoc   Watch all of TicToc’s videos: https://www.tictoc.video/ Listen to TicToc’s podcast: https://apple.co/2D3Vta7 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://bit.ly/2FJ0oQZ TicToc by Bloomberg is global news for the life you lead. We are a 24/7 news network that covers breaking news, politics, technology, business and entertainment stories from around the globe, supported by a network of Bloomberg’s 2,700 journalists across 120 countries.

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