Trump says UK ambassador 'a very stupid guy'
The UK's "wacky" ambassador to the US is "a very stupid guy" Donald Trump has said, amid a row over leaked emails.
This came after Downing Street reaffirmed its "full support" for Sir Kim Darroch.
On Sunday emails revealed the ambassador had called the Trump administration "clumsy and inept".
Sir Kim will now no longer meet the president's daughter Ivanka Trump as scheduled on Tuesday, the BBC has been told.
A spokesman for Theresa May said that Sir Kim is "a dutiful, respected government official" and confirmed there are no plans for Mrs May and Mr Trump to hold a call to discuss relations following the leak.
Earlier on Tuesday Mr Trump tweeted: "The wacky Ambassador that the U.K. foisted upon the United States is not someone we are thrilled with, a very stupid guy.
"He should speak to his country, and Prime Minister May, about their failed Brexit negotiation, and not be upset with my criticism of how badly it was handled.
"I told @theresa_may how to do that deal, but she went her own foolish way-was unable to get it done. A disaster!
"I don't know the Ambassador but have been told he is a pompous fool. Tell him the USA now has the best Economy & Military anywhere in the World, by far...and they are both only getting bigger, better and stronger...Thank you, Mr. President!"