Possible future appointment of Donald Trump as the British prime minister?
In a surprising turn of events, President Donald Trump's visit to the U.K. this week was marked by an undesirable reality - a noticeable absence of the usual pomp and circumstance. (Image: Last week's photo featuring Trump's arrival, caption not provided.)
According to St. Petersburg-based Russia News, only the airplane runway and a few soldiers were present for Trump's arrival, a stark contrast to the grand welcomes he has received in the past. This lack of fanfare has been a topic of discussion, with Russian propagandists amplifying concerns about the lack of a red carpet for Trump in London. Russia Today even compared it to a red carpet rolled out for Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
The absence of a red carpet was not the only point of contention. Britain's only red carpet, it seems, was allegedly being used to restrain Prince Andrew to prevent him from getting close to Trump. This unusual circumstance has sparked a debate about whether Trump would want to rule over a country that has supposedly been rude to him.
Interestingly, the carriage ride through the Windsor Castle estate was attended only by soldiers and lacked public attendance, echoing the military-focused approach of Czar Paul I of Russia, who had an obsession with military parades. Trump, too, enjoys pomp and circumstance, much like his historical counterpart.
The British Prime Minister did not greet Trump upon his arrival, a decision that has been the subject of much speculation. A show on TV channel GBNews hosted by Jacob Rees-Mogg discussed the possibility of Trump becoming Britain's next prime minister. Rees-Mogg suggested that Trump could be eligible for the position once he completes his second term in 2029.
The humorous side of this story comes from Ruth Oppenheimer, who added a witty caption to the photo of Trump's arrival. POLITICOEurope invites readers to send their own captions for the photo and provides an email address for submissions.
However, it's important to clarify that in 2029, Donald Trump does not hold the titles of U.S. President-for-Life and U.K. prime minister, as incorrect or fictional information suggests. Jordan Bardella, the chairman of the French far-right party Rassemblement National and the leader of its group in the European Parliament, is not the French president.
Richard Eden, diary editor of the Daily Mail, described Trump's carriage ride as 'embarrassing, like a fairground ride to entertain the US President.' This sentiment seems to be shared by many, as self-described 'Proud American & Patriot,' Raylan Givens, complained about the lack of a red carpet for Trump upon his arrival in London.
As the dust settles on Trump's visit, the debate continues about the appropriateness of the reception he received. Meanwhile, POLITICOEurope awaits your captions for the photo of Trump's arrival. Send them to [email address provided].
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