Trump to avoid London protests with tour of English country homes

[rooster59]

Trump to avoid London protests with tour of English country homes

By Andrew MacAskill and Jeff Mason

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump gestures during a Make America Great Again rally in Great Falls, Montana, U.S., July 5, 2018. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

 

LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump would like a quick trade deal with Britain once Brexit is finished, the U.S. ambassador to Britain said on Friday ahead of a presidential visit to London next week that will keep Trump largely away from planned mass protests.

 

Trump arrives in Britain on Thursday after a NATO summit in Belgium that could turn contentious over the U.S. leader's insistence that allies pay more for their defense and amid trade disputes between Washington and Europe.

 

U.S. Ambassador to Britain Woody Johnson painted trade as a potential bright spot in the strong "special relationship" between Britain and the United States, which he said Trump intended to strengthen.

 

"He would love to do a bilateral trade deal and he is really ready to step up on that the minute we get the go ahead to do it," Johnson said, adding that U.S. government agencies were already looking at how to put a deal together.

 

Less of a bright spot for Trump, whose mother hailed from Scotland, will be the protestors awaiting him in London. More than 50,000 people have signed up to demonstrate against Trump's perceived racism, sexism, and his treatment of migrants. A counter-gathering to welcome him is also planned.

 

The president will steer clear of the demonstrations.

 

He will hold talks with Prime Minister Theresa May at her 16th-century manor house, meet Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle and attend a black-tie dinner at the home of former World War Two leader Winston Churchill - all outside London.

 

Johnson said the trip was not planned to avoid the protests. Trump has shown irritation before at protests in the United States.

A spokeswoman for May said the British people were looking forward to his visit.

 

"We are looking forward to making sure the president has a chance to see and experience the UK beyond London and the south east," she told reporters.

 

The visit comes at a testing time: May is battling to make a success of Brexit and keep her minority government together, while Trump is challenging Western assumptions about free trade and turning away from global institutions.

 

Britain regards its close ties with the United States, which it refers to as the special relationship, as a pillar of its foreign and trading policy as it prepares to leave the European Union.

 

But some Britons see Trump as crude, volatile and opposed to their values on a range of issues. Trump's comments on militant attacks in Britain have sparked anger and he has often exchanged barbs on social media with London mayor Sadiq Khan.

 

Protesters are planning to fly a blimp over parliament portraying Trump as an orange, snarling baby during his visit after Khan approved a request for its use.

 

On his arrival on Thursday afternoon, the president will travel to Blenheim Palace, the 18th-century mansion where Churchill was born and spent most of his childhood, eight miles (12 km) north of Oxford, according to May's office.

 

In the evening, May will host a black-tie dinner for Trump at the stately home that will be attended by about 100 business leaders from industries including finance, pharmaceuticals, defence and technology.

 

For the only time during his visit, Trump will then travel into London when he will stay overnight at the home of the U.S. ambassador in the centre of the city.

 

On Friday, Trump and May will visit an undisclosed location to witness a display by British soldiers.

 

Trump will travel with May to Chequers, the prime minister's official country residence. He will then go to meet the Queen at Windsor Castle, the family home of British kings and queens for almost 1,000 years.

 

Afterwards, the president will travel to Scotland, where he owns two golf courses. Trump's wife, Melania, will have a separate itinerary and will be hosted by May's husband Philip.

 

 

-- © Copyright Reuters 2018-07-07

 

 

[DoctorG]

I wonder if Khan would have approved a clown blimp of a ME ruler? No, I do not wonder at all, I know the answer.

[BuaBS]

2 hours ago, rooster59 said:

U.S. Ambassador to Britain Woody Johnson

Now his parents had a sense of humor.

 

I wonder if Trump is going to visit Assange , who has been so helpful to get him elected.

[Emster23]

Trump is a snowflake in July.

[bristolboy]

34 minutes ago, DoctorG said:

I wonder if Khan would have approved a clown blimp of a ME ruler? No, I do not wonder at all, I know the answer.

Activist Leo Murray said: "We didn't get off to the best start with the Mayor's office over this, who originally told us that they didn't recognise Trump Baby as legitimate protest.

"But, following a huge groundswell of public support for our plan, it looks like City Hall has rediscovered its sense of humour. Trump Baby will fly."

 

"A spokesman for the Nona Hurkmans group, which is behind the protest, said: "We are just a small group of friends who set out to use humour to take a stand against the rise of racist and fascist politics both here in the UK and over in the US."

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/07/06/angry-trump-baby-blimp-fly-london-presidents-uk-visit/

[Proboscis]

Sending Trump out of London to look at country houses is not going to do it. The Donald is going to get bored and we all know what that means - he will have a bad time and will spit out his dummy. And it also assumes that the people who live in the English countryside hate him less than those in London - a bad assumption. I think that we could see the Donald writing some tweets about how up themselves the Brits are and then finding all his exits blocked by angry mobs from the English shires. I am guessing that there will be much use of helicopters . . .

[Tug]

Don’t want to hurt the baby mans feelings he is very sensitive only allowed to hurt others the more defenseless the better

[puck2]

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For the only time during his visit, Trump will then travel into London when he will stay overnight at the home of the U.S. ambassador in the centre of the city.

 

Going there he will need some pampers .......

Edited July 7, 2018 by puck2

[lanista]

Visiting a 16 th century Manor, Windsor Castle  and Churchill's home. Finally snuggling up with the Slovak piece  in a private residency in central London.   Sounds lovely!    Experiencing grassroots England .

I will assume he wont be visiting the slums and cities of Northern England.

[Jonnapat]

What a total laugh, ever heard of an American President having to avoid London?

 

Just stay away, nobody wants you there. 

 

 

[Baerboxer]

3 hours ago, DoctorG said:

I wonder if Khan would have approved a clown blimp of a ME ruler? No, I do not wonder at all, I know the answer.

 

Nor would he have approved a clown blimp of Xi or any other left wing socialist, communist or religious leader. His hypocrisy and blatant prejudice stinks. But nothing unusual for him.

 

Someone should do one of Corbyn!

Edited July 7, 2018 by Baerboxer

[Baerboxer]

23 minutes ago, Jonnapat said:

What a total laugh, ever heard of an American President having to avoid London?

 

Just stay away, nobody wants you there. 

 

 

 

Nonsense. The rent-a-mob only allow free speech if we approve of what's being said louts are the ones out to course trouble. The ones who want everyone to conform to their politically correct ideals - regardless if those who do are lying, thieving, corrupt, inept and immoral.

[simple1]

26 minutes ago, Baerboxer said:

lying, thieving, corrupt, inept and immoral.

Thanks - excellent description of Trump.

[blazes]

Trump will not be happy that the World Cup will distract the attention of the English people from showing their loyalty and love for the Great Man.  

However, he should get all the attention he craves in Scotland since the Scots will be quite happy to ignore the World Cup, so long as England is involved....

[sammieuk1]

40 minutes ago, simple1 said:

Thanks - excellent description of Trump.

Sounds like a perfect description of the entire cabinet. 

[Rimmer]

A troll post full of derogatory slurs and other nasty stuff. Keep this up and you will be going on holiday

[Jingthing]

4 hours ago, Proboscis said:

...
I am guessing that there will be much use of helicopters . . .

Golf carts more like. He doesn't walk. 

[Jingthing]

2 hours ago, Baerboxer said:

 

Nor would he have approved a clown blimp of Xi or any other left wing socialist, communist or religious leader. His hypocrisy and blatant prejudice stinks. But nothing unusual for him.

 

Someone should do one of Corbyn!

You're right. They should have done all of those. But that doesn't make doing the "trump" baby wrong. It's so so right.

[Peasandmash]

Too funny.. London leftists think a balloon has some meaning? The big smoke has stopped the UK from seeing their country and culture slip away. When I go there later this year I want to try the Halal fish and chips. I hear they are delicious

[DILLIGAD]

Too funny.. London leftists think a balloon has some meaning? The big smoke has stopped the UK from seeing their country and culture slip away. When I go there later this year I want to try the Halal fish and chips. I hear they are delicious

Will you have any other choice??

 

Is it true they are putting a bouncy castle in the House of Commons and a merry-go-round in Downing Street???

 

 

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[dunroaming]

9 hours ago, rooster59 said:

The president will steer clear of the demonstrations.

 

He will hold talks with Prime Minister Theresa May at her 16th-century manor house, meet Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle and attend a black-tie dinner at the home of former World War Two leader Winston Churchill - all outside London.

I am sure that Trump brings a whole lot of problems by trying to avoid the demonstrations against him.  They have to fly him everywhere by helicopter but have managed to keep the venues accessible without any risk of the British public getting  sight of him.  Also need to make sure he doesn't accidently get exposed to any media outlets and TV stations.

 

I could just call him a gutless coward but we all know that already!

[bristolboy]

39 minutes ago, Peasandmash said:

Too funny.. London leftists think a balloon has some meaning? The big smoke has stopped the UK from seeing their country and culture slip away. When I go there later this year I want to try the Halal fish and chips. I hear they are delicious

I think soon enough you'll be eating another halal dish: crow.

[dunroaming]

49 minutes ago, Peasandmash said:

Too funny.. London leftists think a balloon has some meaning? The big smoke has stopped the UK from seeing their country and culture slip away. When I go there later this year I want to try the Halal fish and chips. I hear they are delicious

Very funny.  And very sad.  Britain (not just London) is a multi-cultural vibrant country and is so much better for it.  Plenty of peas and mash for those who want it too.  Fortunately quite a few of the racist homophobes seem to have de-camped to foreign shores like Thailand where they cluster around the "British pubs" and McDonalds. True Brits indeed!

[Jingthing]

The con man president presents himself as a strong man leader. But he can't handle seeing or hearing a little loud dissent. Poor baby! 

[Peasandmash]

when you say multi-cultural you must mean Sunni and Shia. LOL you are a funny one. oh btw - that you think Thailand is a 'camp' for racists and homophobes is indicative of how little you really know.  

Edited July 7, 2018 by Peasandmash

[Krataiboy]

If the bunch of loony lefties behind this silly stunt had their way, we'd be building bridges across the Channel to bring in millions more migrants of the same ilk as the idiot who gave the protest his stamp of approval.

 

Sadiq Khan's endorsement of this ill-judged insult - not just to Trump but, even more importantly, the countless millions of our American cousins he represents - reflects the influence of the EU-sponsored Islamisation of Europe on the political establishment.

 

We seem no longer capable of distinguishing between our true and loyal friends and those who seek to exploit our gullibility for their own nefarious purposes.

 

If the US responds to the proposed Presidential put-down by withdrawing the offer of a trade deal help us over Brexit, who cares? We can always count on arms sales to state sponsors of terror like Saudi Arabia - already at record levels - to bail us out.

 

The twerps from Building Bridges Not Walls, like our political leaders, seem to have conveniently forgotten that the tyrannical leaders of these extremist Islamic hellholes are far less chivalrous to their womenfolk than is Donald Trump, far nastier to imigrants and minority groups, and tend to regard democracy as a Western perversion.

 

Next time the sheiks hit town, let's darken the sky with thousands of protest balloons. As a man of principle, the current occupant of Mansion House could hardly withhold his consent - and might even win a few much-needed brownie points by volunteering to blow them up.

Edited July 7, 2018 by Krataiboy

[Jingthing]

I agree protest other leaders when deserved but also protest "trump" as he's more than earned it.

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[Chomper Higgot]

An inflatable ‘Trump Baby’ upsets thin skinned Trump supporters (they have a term for that but it slipped my mind).

 

And what about this labelling all the protesters ‘lefties’.

 

I guess it is only the left that stands in opposition to racism, misogyny, homophobia, forcibly removing children from their parents, caging children, serial lying, abuse of power.... 

 

What then does the right stand for?

[dunroaming]

18 minutes ago, Krataiboy said:

We seem no longer capable of distinguishing between our true and loyal friends and those who seek to exploit our gullibility for their own nefarious purposes.

We can distinguish between a lying, genital grabbing sex offending moron though and he isn't welcome.  The rest of the American people who are overwhelmingly decent people are very welcome though.

[Chomper Higgot]

23 minutes ago, Krataiboy said:

If the bunch of loony lefties behind this silly stunt had their way, we'd be building bridges across the Channel to bring in millions more migrants of the same ilk as the idiot who gave the protest his stamp of approval.

 

Sadiq Khan's endorsement of this ill-judged insult - not just to Trump but, even more importantly, the countless millions of our American cousins he represents - reflects the influence of the EU-sponsored Islamisation of Europe on the political establishment.

 

We seem no longer capable of distinguishing between our true and loyal friends and those who seek to exploit our gullibility for their own nefarious purposes.

 

If the US responds to the proposed Presidential put-down by withdrawing the offer of a trade deal help us over Brexit, who cares? We can always count on arms sales to state sponsors of terror like Saudi Arabia - already at record levels - to bail us out.

 

The twerps from Building Bridges Not Walls, like our political leaders, seem to have conveniently forgotten that the tyrannical leaders of these extremist Islamic states are far less chivalrous to their womenfolk than Donald Trump, far nastier to imigrants and minority groups, and tend to regard democracy as a Western perversion.

 

Next time the sheiks hit town, let's darken the sky with thousands of protest balloons. As a man of principle, the current occupant of Mansion House could hardly withhold his consent - and might even win a few much-needed brownie points by volunteering to blow them up.

You seem to believe you have a compelling and persuasive argument.

 

Put it to the test.

 

Organise a protest and see who turns up.

 

 

Edited July 7, 2018 by Chomper Higgot