Trump backs 'Brexit'

Donald Trump has said he thinks Britain would be better off outside the European Union.

The Republican candidate, who is now all but certain to become the party's nominee at the convention in July, told Fox News he supported Brexit because immigration has been "a horrible thing for Europe".

He said: "A lot of that was pushed by the EU. I would say that they're better off without it personally, but I'm not making that as a recommendation - just my feeling.

"I know Great Britain very well. ... I would say that they're better off without it, but I want them to make their own decision".

The billionaire will most likely to face Hillary Clinton in the Presidential election this November after his remaining rivals Ted Cruz and John Kasich dropped out of the race after his success at the Indiana primary.

Meanwhile, Trump said yesterday he was surprised by the US House speaker's refusal to back his bid for the White House and that the two will meet next week.

In a stunning declaration, Paul Ryan said Thursday he was not yet ready to support the billionaire, signaling a deep rift within the Republican party, reports AFP.

The shock announcement by Ryan was expected to reverberate throughout the GOP's establishment and its rank and file.