Donald Trump has backed Boris Johnson to be the next prime minister, saying he would be an "excellent" choice to succeed Theresa May.
Mr Trump, who will arrive in the UK for a three-day state visit on Monday, described the former foreign secretary as a "very good guy".
He said other Tory leadership candidates had approached him in a bid to secure his endorsement, adding: "I could help anybody".
The US president told The Sun: "I think Boris would do a very good job. I think he would be excellent."
"I like him. I have always liked him," he added.
"I don't know that he is going to be chosen, but I think he is a very good guy, a very talented person.
"He has been very positive about me and our country."
Wading in on the Tory leadership race, Mr Trump said: "Other people have asked me for an endorsement too. I have been asked for endorsements."
He added: "I could help anybody if I endorse them. I mean, we've had endorsement where they have gone up for 40, 50 points at a shot.
"Now that is here, but I understand over there would be a great endorsement."
Mr Trump has previously spoken of his admiration for Mr Johnson and Brexit Party leader Mr Farage.
According to the Times, senior White House officials are preparing for a meeting between Mr Trump and Mr Johnson.
Mr Farage, however, says he has been "banned" from meeting Mr Trump during his visit.
Speaking to the Daily Express, Mr Farage said Mr Trump's entourage had been told by No 10 not to meet him.
He told the newspaper: "Isn't that absolutely bizarre? Doesn't it sum up why British politics needs to change?"
