Trump duterte us president hails great relationship

You're referring to the statement made by President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines, not the US President. Here's the correct information:

In 2017, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte praised his relationship with US President Donald Trump, saying that their communication was "very good" and that they had a "great relationship".

During a press conference in Manila, Duterte said: "I think our relationship with the United States is very good. We have a great relationship, and I think it's because of the way we communicate. We communicate very well."

Duterte also praised Trump's leadership style, saying that he was a "strong leader" who was "not afraid to take risks".

The two leaders have had a complex relationship, with Duterte previously criticizing Trump's policies on issues such as human rights and the war on drugs. However, in recent years, they have appeared to have improved their relationship, with Duterte praising Trump's efforts to address the North Korean nuclear crisis and Trump expressing support for Duterte's anti-drug campaign.

It's worth noting that while Duterte has praised his relationship with Trump, he has also been critical of the US government's human rights record and has sought to strengthen ties with other countries, including China and Russia.