US President Donald Trump, who once celebrated Britain's decision to leave the European Union, insisted Thursday that he wants the bloc to remain strong. 
"Yes, a strong Europe is very, very important to me as president of the united states," Trump told reporters at a joint news conference with Italy's Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni.
"And it is also in my opinion -- in my very strong opinion -- important for the United States. We want to see it. We will help it be strong."