Donald Trump joins world leaders showing support for Boris Johnson as he battles coronavirus

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Donald Trump has joined world leaders sending messages of support to his “great friend” Boris Johnson, who has been moved in to intensive care with coronavirus.

Hundreds of well-wishers have spoken out to send their best to the UK Prime Minister, including his Conservative colleagues, opposition MPs, world leaders and other official figures.

US President Trump was among them, telling a White House press briefing on Monday night: “I want to send best wishes to a great friend of mine, and a great friend of our nation, Boris Johnson.

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