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Economic Times
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Trump worried about embarrassing and massive protest on UK state visit - itinerary changed, here's what's planned
What does Donald Trump's revised UK itinerary look like? Live Events Are protests still expected during the visit? FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel US President Donald Trump's second UK state visit has been scaled back amid concerns over protests and negative optics. To avoid big protests and public embarrassment, British and American officials have worked behind the scenes to make the schedule more efficient, with a focus on Windsor instead of won't give a speech in Parliament or go to public events. Instead, he will go to a royal banquet in Windsor and meet with Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The goal of the trip is to avoid having more street protests and problems like those that have happened to Britain's former Washington envoy Sir Kim Darroch, Donald Trump's aides pushed to protect him from the irate crowds in London during his first state visit, as per a report by the Daily date of Trump's second state visit, and the decision to bar him from the lectern of the British House of Commons, was purely political, according to Whitehall sources who previously told The was because Labour MPs threatened to leave the green benches in protest, and organizers were afraid of television footage showing a half-empty chamber and the blimp to the Financial Times, Darroch, who oversaw protocol discussions for Trump's 2019 trip, now suggested that the president of the United States was aware that not much had changed from the first time, when White House planners urged him to avoid parliament and permit virtually no public interaction."That made them very happy," he said. They didn't mention that he desired to meet his devoted British audience. They were constantly aware of the possibility of humiliation, unfriendly crowds, or low attendance. Regarding Trump's first visit, he continued, "We were concerned about protesters with their enormous Trump-shaped balloon."Although a White House official previously told the Daily Beast that Trump's speech to parliament was "never expected or even discussed" this time, Darroch's remarks give some color to the recently revealed itinerary for his second state visit to Britain, which is scheduled for September 17– being denied the parliamentary address that Trump's political rivals, such as Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and Emmanuel Macron, enjoyed, the trip will make Trump the first American leader to be granted two state visits, according to reports on a clever move, lawmakers will not have to debate whether the divisive world leader deserves the honor again because Westminster will be in recess during Trump's second to Darroch's 2019 leak of classified cables labeling Trump "inept," U.K. officials had alerted their counterparts to the possibility of protests in central London. During that previous visit, footage of the 20-foot "Trump Baby" blimp hovering over Whitehall became the most memorable time, a state banquet with King Charles III and an itinerary limited to Windsor are intended to give Trump the royal opulence he desires without resorting to the street theater he despises, as public opinion of Trump in the United Kingdom has not changed will meet with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who in February personally delivered Charles's invitation to the White House. According to a Friday Telegraph story, Downing Street is still rearranging schedules to meet with Starmer during what officials emphasize will be a deliberately low-key order to prevent new flashpoints, insiders have told the FT that an earlier side trip to his Scottish golf courses will remain "semi-private."Organizers were concerned about a backlash from lawmakers and protesters, particularly after Labour MPs threatened to boycott. The Commons will also be in recess, preventing any will attend a royal banquet with King Charles in Windsor and meet with Prime Minister Starmer. Public appearances are kept to a minimum.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Trump worried about embarrassing and massive protest on UK state visit - itinerary changed, here's what's planned
What does Donald Trump's revised UK itinerary look like? Live Events Are protests still expected during the visit? FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel US President Donald Trump's second UK state visit has been scaled back amid concerns over protests and negative optics. To avoid big protests and public embarrassment, British and American officials have worked behind the scenes to make the schedule more efficient, with a focus on Windsor instead of won't give a speech in Parliament or go to public events. Instead, he will go to a royal banquet in Windsor and meet with Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The goal of the trip is to avoid having more street protests and problems like those that have happened to Britain's former Washington envoy Sir Kim Darroch, Donald Trump's aides pushed to protect him from the irate crowds in London during his first state visit, as per a report by the Daily date of Trump's second state visit, and the decision to bar him from the lectern of the British House of Commons, was purely political, according to Whitehall sources who previously told The was because Labour MPs threatened to leave the green benches in protest, and organizers were afraid of television footage showing a half-empty chamber and the blimp to the Financial Times, Darroch, who oversaw protocol discussions for Trump's 2019 trip, now suggested that the president of the United States was aware that not much had changed from the first time, when White House planners urged him to avoid parliament and permit virtually no public interaction."That made them very happy," he said. They didn't mention that he desired to meet his devoted British audience. They were constantly aware of the possibility of humiliation, unfriendly crowds, or low attendance. Regarding Trump's first visit, he continued, "We were concerned about protesters with their enormous Trump-shaped balloon."Although a White House official previously told the Daily Beast that Trump's speech to parliament was "never expected or even discussed" this time, Darroch's remarks give some color to the recently revealed itinerary for his second state visit to Britain, which is scheduled for September 17– being denied the parliamentary address that Trump's political rivals, such as Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and Emmanuel Macron, enjoyed, the trip will make Trump the first American leader to be granted two state visits, according to reports on a clever move, lawmakers will not have to debate whether the divisive world leader deserves the honor again because Westminster will be in recess during Trump's second to Darroch's 2019 leak of classified cables labeling Trump "inept," U.K. officials had alerted their counterparts to the possibility of protests in central London. During that previous visit, footage of the 20-foot "Trump Baby" blimp hovering over Whitehall became the most memorable time, a state banquet with King Charles III and an itinerary limited to Windsor are intended to give Trump the royal opulence he desires without resorting to the street theater he despises, as public opinion of Trump in the United Kingdom has not changed will meet with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who in February personally delivered Charles's invitation to the White House. According to a Friday Telegraph story, Downing Street is still rearranging schedules to meet with Starmer during what officials emphasize will be a deliberately low-key order to prevent new flashpoints, insiders have told the FT that an earlier side trip to his Scottish golf courses will remain "semi-private."Organizers were concerned about a backlash from lawmakers and protesters, particularly after Labour MPs threatened to boycott. The Commons will also be in recess, preventing any will attend a royal banquet with King Charles in Windsor and meet with Prime Minister Starmer. Public appearances are kept to a minimum.
Metro
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Metro
Trump 'to visit UK in weeks' with police preparing for 'significant' operation
Scotland's police force is reportedly preparing for a potential visit from US President Donald Trump later this month. Rumours have swirled for months that the president will visit the country this year to coincide with the opening of a second course at the golf club he owns in Aberdeenshire. Today, Police Scotland confirmed preparation is underway for a 'significant' policing operation ahead of a visit from Trump this month. The final dates haven't been confirmed, but it's currently not possible to book a room at Trump's golf club in Turnberry, South Ayrshire or his Aberdeenshire club between July 24 and 28. His previous visits to Scotland have been tainted by mass protests from Scots, who made it clear they were not happy with the President visiting. In 2016, protester Janey Godley made headlines when she stood near his golf course in Ayrshire with a sign reading: 'Trump is a C**t'. High levels of protest are likely to occur again later this month, if the visit is officially confirmed. Assistant Chief Constable Emma Bond said: 'Planning is underway for a potential visit to Scotland later this month by the President of the United States. 'While official confirmation has not yet been made, it is important that we prepare in advance for what would be a significant policing operation.' Earlier this year, his prized golf club was targeted by pro-Palestinian activists who vandalised it with 'Trump is a c***' and 'F*** Trump' graffiti. The group used blood-red graffiti to deface the elite 800-acre resort, which has held the sport's prestigious Open Championship. Trump purchased the 119-year-old Turnberry resort in April 2019, vowing to spend £200 million renovating the property. More Trending Turnberry is one of 10 venues which are on the rota to hold the Open Championship, but has gone the longest without a return visit. When Trump visited Scotland in 2018, thousands marched through the streets each day, protesting the 'orange jobby'. Similar crowds were seen during his official visit to London during the same year, with the famous 'Trump Baby' blimp on display. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Blame, thoughts and prayers – the uncomfortable truth about politicians and natural disasters MORE: Center Parcs reveals new pictures of £400,000,000 UK holiday village and it's 'stunning at every turn' MORE: Grammy-winning star battling cancer fears 'cruel' deportation under new Trump law
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Big 'Trump Baby' balloon in Dayton
May 24—One of the most famous — and to some, infamous — balloons in the world has come to Dayton, depicting President Donald Trump as a big baby. The "Trump Baby" balloon was inflated on East Second Street in downtown on Saturday morning as part of protest activities during the NATO Parliamentary Assembly that is taking place in Dayton over the holiday weekend. The giant balloon shows a shirtless, orange-skinned President Trump in a baby's diaper, with a cell phone in hand. Trump was invited to the parliamentary assembly sessions in the city but isn't expected to attend. Some local activists who helped organize or who planned to take part in the protests this weekend have been very critical of Trump and his administration. Baby Trump balloons have appeared at all sorts of political rallies, protests and high-profile events around the world since the balloon first debuted in the U.K. during a Trump visit during his first term in office. Downtown Dayton has been turned into a NATO Village security zone. Much of downtown is closed off to vehicular and pedestrian traffic with fencing, barriers and a very large police presence. The city of Dayton created a "free speech" zone in a parking lot at East Second Street and North Jefferson Street that protestors have been directed to use. The protest zone was mostly or entirely empty on Thursday and Friday. Only four people visited the lot on Friday morning. But much larger crowds are expected today, with multiple events planned. THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT NATO —Public forum panels you can attend during the Parliamentary Assembly —How you can follow what's going on downtown —Downtown transformed in 24 hours for assembly safety —Biltmore Towers seniors and disabled residents worry about NATO security issues —What you need to know about the Dayton NATO Spring Parliamentary Assembly —What you need to know to get around downtown
The Independent
28-02-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
There will ‘of course' be people protesting over Trump visit, Streeting says
There will 'of course' be people protesting when Donald Trump comes for a state visit, a Cabinet minister has suggested. Health Secretary Wes Streeting said that 'protests are one of the amazing things about living in a democracy', and praised the special relationship between the UK and the US. There were demonstrations when Mr Trump was hosted by the late Queen in 2019. The King has invited Mr Trump to make a second state visit to the UK, an unprecedented gesture towards an American leader. During a meeting between the US president and Sir Keir Starmer at the White House on Thursday, the Prime Minister presented Mr Trump with a letter from the King, as he invited him for the trip. As the two were sitting next to each other in the Oval Office, Sir Keir handed him the personal invitation from the King, later saying 'this is truly historic and unprecedented'. After reading it, Mr Trump then said: 'That's a great, great honour. And that says at Windsor – that's really something.' Following Sir Keir's visit to Washington, Mr Streeting told BBC Breakfast: 'I thought that the meeting yesterday was a spectacular success both on the defence and security issues that President Trump and our Prime Minister were discussing but also on the enthusiasm President Trump showed for a deeper trading relationship.' He said that 'hard yards' are ahead on trade negotiations, and added: 'This historic state visit will be an important moment. Will there be people protesting or disagreeing? Of course there will. 'But I just say to people that those protests are one of the amazing things about living in a democracy. We've got the freedom to speak up, people protest against this Government as well. 'But the freedom to protest, our democratic freedoms are built on the bedrock of the US-UK special relationship. 'And that's why the Prime Minister went to Washington yesterday to deliver for our country, for our continent, for our world, by building that strong friendship with President Trump and deepening the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom as people would expect him to.' When the US president was hosted on a state visit during his last term in 2019, thousands of protesters took to the streets in London. A 20ft Trump Baby blimp was also flown above Parliament Square. At the time, Mr Trump described the protests as 'organised flops'.
