conveyed an invitation from Queen Elizabeth II for Trump to come to Britain for a state visit later this year.
The pair even briefly held hands as they walked down the West Wing colonnade.
Trump greeted May himself upon her arrival at the White House and then they went to the Oval Office Dalvin Cook Hat , posing and shaking hands in front of a bust of Winston Churchill.
Behind closed doors, May was expected to give Trump an engraved quaich - a ceremonial cup exchanged by Scottish highland chiefs - in a nod to Trump's Scottish ancestry. His mother was born on the island of Lewis.
For First Lady Melania Trump, May was to gift a hamper of apple juice Daniel Carlson Hat , damson plum jam, marmalade, Bakewell tarts and cranberry and white chocolate shortbread cookies.
But May also came with a diplomatic shopping list. Trans-Atlantic relations have been rocked by Trump's election and his willingness to rethink NATO Mike Hughes Hat , the UN and other foundation blocks of the liberal world order.
With Trump largely silent on these issues during a joint press conference, May conveyed what had been said in private. "We've reaffirmed our unshakeable commitment to this alliance," she said. "Mr President Anthony Barr Hat , I think you confirmed that you were 100 percent behind NATO."
Much of Britain's military power, including its nuclear deterrent, depends on US equipment and systems.
In private Everson Griffen Hat , European diplomats worry about the influence of top Trump adviser Steve Bannon, who has made common cause with right-wing nationalists and populists in France, Britain and beyond.
Many in European capitals are conscious of the continent's previous embraces