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British Prime Minister Theresa May has launched a veiled slapdown of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's incendiary campaign.
Speaking to reporters during a visit to India last night, May was asked for her reaction to Trump.
"I take a simple view about the way I like to see campaigns being conducted," the prime minister responded, "I like them to be conducted in a calm and measured way with proper consideration of the issues."
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Journalists present interpreted the remarks as a put-down to the Trump campaign, which has been characterized by fiery outbursts from the controversial businessman, including offensive remarks about women, immigrants and other groups.
May was careful not to formally back either candidate. But the remarks highlight potential future issues over foreign relations if Trump wins the presidency.
May's predecessor David Cameron was highly critical of Trump's proposed temporary ban on Muslims entering the United States, which he called "divisive, stupid and wrong."
When May was home secretary, she added her voice to the criticism of Trump's anti-Islam rhetoric, saying the Republican was "plain wrong" to suggest that Britain had "no-go zones" run by radical Islamists, adding: "Politicians should be very careful as we are dealing with the issue of terrorism, as we fight terrorism, we need to be bringing communities together. Bringing greater cohesion in communities, not seeking to divide."
But if Trump wins the presidency, May and her government will likely need to work closely with him to strengthen a post-Brexit U.K.'s trade ties with the U.S.
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