The US president said he would be delighted to help Charlie Gard, whose parents wanted him to undergo a therapy trial in the US to treat a rare genetic condition. Members of the Trump administration have talked to the 10-month-old’s family, a White House spokeswoman said on Monday. Protesters vow to take to streets as UK braces for snap Trump visit Read moreHelen Aguirre Ferré, the director of media affairs at the White House, added: “Upon learning of baby Charlie Gard’s situation, President Trump has offered to help the family in this heartbreaking situation. Trump tweeted on Monday:Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) If we can help little #CharlieGard, as per our friends in the U.K. and the Pope, we would be delighted to do so. During a hearing at the high court in April, Mr Justice Francis considered evidence from a specialist who would oversee any treatment Charlie had at a hospital in the US.

Source: The Guardian July 03, 2017 17:43 UTC