Donald Trump Says Second Brexit Referendum Would Be 'Unfair'

Donald Trump has said he does not think a second Brexit referendum would be possible as it would be “unfair”.

© Getty US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Ireland's Prime Minister Leo Varadkar (L) According to the Reuters news agency, the US president said on Thursday he was surprised how badly the UK’s negotiations with the EU have gone. Related: Trump makes Brexit intervention 'after being lobbied by Farage' © Independent Related: 'Skint' Farage's big Brexit payday He said Theresa May did not listen to his advice on how to conduct the talks. “It’s a very complex thing right now, it’s tearing a country apart, it’s actually tearing a lot of countries apart and it’s a shame it has to be that way but I think we will stay right in our lane,” Trump said. Brexit in-depth: All the latest news, analysis and expert opinion © ASSOCIATED PRESS “I’m surprised at how badly it has all gone from a stand point of negotiations but I gave the prime minister my ideas of how to negotiate it, she didn’t listen to that and that’s fine but it could have been negotiated in a different manner.” © Getty Trump was speaking as he met with Irish prime minister Leo Varadkar in the White House. The intervention comes as MPs prepared to vote on delaying Brexit by asking Theresa May to extend Article 50. Asked if he thought the Brexit deadline should be extended, Trump said: “I think they are probably going to have to do something because right now they are in the midst of a very short period of time, at the end of the month and they are not going to be able to do that.” Gallery: Facts to know about Brexit (Photos) Slide 1 of 11: A handout video-grabbed still image from a video made available by UK parliament's parliamentary recording unit shows Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May speaking prior to the Meaningful Vote at the parliament late 15 January 2018, London, United Kingdom, the crucial vote on whether to support or reject Theresa May's deal of UK leaving the European Union. The legally-binding Withdrawal Agreement sets up a 'transition or implementation period' that runs until the end of 2020 after Brexit. The United Kingdom, that on 01 January 1973 joined EEC or European Communities, predecessor of European Union, has been a EU member state for 46 years. Next Slide Full Screen 1/11 SLIDES © Parliamentary Recording Unit Handout/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock What is Brexit? An amalgamation of the words “Britain” and “exit," the term refers to ongoing negotiations between the United Kingdom (U.K.) and the European Union (EU) over the former's withdrawal from the latter.  (Pictured) British Prime Minister Theresa May speaks prior to a parliament vote on her Brexit deal in London, England, on Jan. 15, 2019. Earlier today, Trump said he “looks forward to negotiating a large scale trade deal” with the UK as the “potential is unlimited”.  Trump said he would like to see the “whole situation with Brexit work out”. Turning to Varadkar, he said: “Leo, I’m sure you agree on that. Would you like to express your feelings on Brexit? Maybe I shouldn’t let you do it, I’ll just get you in trouble.” Varadkar replied: “We have a different opinion, President. I regret that Brexit’s happening.” NOW SEE: Donald Trump: Life in pictures (Photos) Donald Trump has said he does not think a second Brexit referendum would be possible as it would be “unfair”. © Getty US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Ireland's Prime Minister Leo Varadkar (L) According to the Reuters news agency, the US president said on Thursday he was surprised how badly the UK’s negotiations with the EU have gone. Related: Trump makes Brexit intervention 'after being lobbied by Farage' © Independent Related: 'Skint' Farage's big Brexit payday He said Theresa May did not listen to his advice on how to conduct the talks. “It’s a very complex thing right now, it’s tearing a country apart, it’s actually tearing a lot of countries apart and it’s a shame it has to be that way but I think we will stay right in our lane,” Trump said. Brexit in-depth: All the latest news, analysis and expert opinion © ASSOCIATED PRESS “I’m surprised at how badly it has all gone from a stand point of negotiations but I gave the prime minister my ideas of how to negotiate it, she didn’t listen to that and that’s fine but it could have been negotiated in a different manner.” © Getty Trump was speaking as he met with Irish prime minister Leo Varadkar in the White House. The intervention comes as MPs prepared to vote on delaying Brexit by asking Theresa May to extend Article 50. Asked if he thought the Brexit deadline should be extended, Trump said: “I think they are probably going to have to do something because right now they are in the midst of a very short period of time, at the end of the month and they are not going to be able to do that.” Gallery: Facts to know about Brexit (Photos) Slide 1 of 11: A handout video-grabbed still image from a video made available by UK parliament's parliamentary recording unit shows Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May speaking prior to the Meaningful Vote at the parliament late 15 January 2018, London, United Kingdom, the crucial vote on whether to support or reject Theresa May's deal of UK leaving the European Union. The legally-binding Withdrawal Agreement sets up a 'transition or implementation period' that runs until the end of 2020 after Brexit. The United Kingdom, that on 01 January 1973 joined EEC or European Communities, predecessor of European Union, has been a EU member state for 46 years. Next Slide Full Screen 1/11 SLIDES © Parliamentary Recording Unit Handout/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock What is Brexit? An amalgamation of the words “Britain” and “exit," the term refers to ongoing negotiations between the United Kingdom (U.K.) and the European Union (EU) over the former's withdrawal from the latter.  (Pictured) British Prime Minister Theresa May speaks prior to a parliament vote on her Brexit deal in London, England, on Jan. 15, 2019. Earlier today, Trump said he “looks forward to negotiating a large scale trade deal” with the UK as the “potential is unlimited”.  Trump said he would like to see the “whole situation with Brexit work out”. Turning to Varadkar, he said: “Leo, I’m sure you agree on that. Would you like to express your feelings on Brexit? Maybe I shouldn’t let you do it, I’ll just get you in trouble.” Varadkar replied: “We have a different opinion, President. I regret that Brexit’s happening.” NOW SEE: Donald Trump: Life in pictures (Photos)