The US ambassador says he does not think the president will hold a grudge over the new PM's previous criticism of him.
The PM also said the then-presidential candidate was unfit for the White House after he called for a ban on Muslims entering the US.
Mr Johnson also hit out at Mr Trump after he said parts of London were no go areas, joking that the only reason he would not go to New York was the"real risk of meeting Donald Trump". Mr Johnson also criticised the president during his campaign for the Tory leadership over his"go back" remarks to four congresswoman of colour,
The relationship with Mr Trump will be one that Mr Johnson will be keen to foster while in office, given the long-standing ties between London and Washington and the prospect of a post-Brexit free trade deal.Asked if the president will hold the PM's previous comments against him, the ambassador said:"I think the president is going to try and move the ball forward.
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