Demonstrations supporting Trump display a significant conservative pulse in British politics
In the heart of London on Wednesday afternoon, thousands of protesters gathered in Portland Place, West End, as part of the anti-Trump march organised by the "Stop Trump Coalition" and supported by "Democrats Abroad". This march was ostensibly in opposition to Trump's three-day state visit to the UK.
The protesters planned to march a traditional route down Regent Street and Whitehall towards Parliament Square. However, the atmosphere at the left-wing anti-Trump march was quite flat, in stark contrast to the fervour displayed by Britain's hard-right factions who drew 150,000 people to the streets of London just a few days prior.
One of the most noticeable moments of the anti-Trump protest was when a left-wing protester stole Maximus's Union Jack and ran off with it. Maximus, a protester in support of Trump, had travelled to London by train. In response, someone handed Maximus a replacement Union Jack, which he used to goad protesters.
Maximus, a vocal supporter of Trump, stated that Trump is better than any other alternative. He also expressed his support for Trump by saying he is a true British patriot. In contrast, a popular protest sign read, "Trump is a c**t."
Another unusual sight at the anti-Trump protest was a protester dressed as a giant Trump baby. The sign around the Trump baby's neck read, "Netanyahu's b**ch boy," referring to Israel's prime minister.
Meanwhile, a US woman participating in the anti-Trump march voiced her fear of potential consequences for her British husband if US officials took note. This fear underscores the ongoing tension between the UK and the US, a long-standing row that Trump's visit has further fuelled.
Interestingly, a contingent from the UK branch of Democrats Abroad joined the anti-Trump march. The speakers at the march were expected to include Zack Polanski, the new leader of the Greens, and Jeremy Corbyn.
In a separate incident, four Led by Donkeys protesters were arrested on Tuesday night for projecting images of Trump with Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle. Contrastingly, the military parade in Windsor where Trump was secure was largely protest-free on Wednesday.
The Stop Trump Coalition march, which included left-wing groups, had fewer than 10,000 participants. Despite the lower turnout, the anti-Trump protest served as a reminder of the divided opinions that continue to surround Trump's visit to the UK.
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