Multitudes demonstrate against Trump's planned official visit
The United States President, Donald Trump, is currently on a state visit to the UK, invited by King Charles III. However, the visit has been met with significant opposition, as thousands of people protested against Trump's presence in London on Wednesday.
The protests, organised by a coalition called "Stop Trump," saw demonstrators holding signs reading "Migrants welcome, Trump not welcome" and "No to racism, no to Trump." One protester, Lynn Iliffe, a retired woman from east London, waved a sign that attributed a characteristic to each letter of Trump's name: "Tyrant, Racist, Untruthful, Misogynist, Putinist" (Tyrann, Rassist, Unaufrichtig, Frauenfeind, Putinist).
Zoe Gardner of the "Stop Trump" coalition stated that they want to give the British people the opportunity to express their hatred of Donald Trump, his policies, and his racism. British protester, Jo Williamson, expressed her concern about the world being overwhelmed by "really bad people."
Despite the protests, the presidential couple was received by King Charles III and Queen Camilla upon their arrival. The official visit began with a welcome at Windsor Castle by Prince William and his wife Catherine. Before meeting with King Charles III, photos of Trump with Epstein were projected on Windsor Castle.
On Thursday, Trump will meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The US President has no public engagements planned in London during his state visit. Instead, he is expected to attend the Grand Royal Show, a significant event during his visit.
The state visit is followed by a joint carriage ride on the castle grounds and a planned state banquet for the evening. Despite the protests, the royal family and government officials have maintained a formal and respectful tone towards the US President.
Interestingly, the London mayor was not invited for Trump's state visit. This decision has sparked controversy and debate among political circles in the city.
Over 1,600 security personnel were deployed for the protests, ensuring the safety of both the protesters and the visiting dignitaries. The protests against the state visit week of US President Donald Trump in London on Wednesday were a testament to the divided opinions that the President's visit has stirred in the UK.
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