Trump Touches Down for Historic UK State Visit Amidprotests and Tight Security
Donald Trump is back in the UK for a landmark second state visit starting Tuesday — a first for a US president. He’ll bunk down at Windsor Castle until Thursday before heading to Chequers to meet Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his wife, Lady Starmer.
Mass Protests Set to Rock London
While Trump won’t visit Parliament, which is on break for party conference season, protestors are ready to make noise. The Stop Trump Coalition will rally in Portland Place, central London, on Wednesday, marching on Parliament Square. They condemn the UK government’s decision to “honour a man violating human rights at home and abroad.”
“After seeing the UK’s largest far-right demo this past weekend, it’s more essential than ever to protest Trump’s visit,”
said a coalition spokeswoman. “Starmer’s response was too little, too late. Now he’s welcoming Trump to discuss nuclear and tech deals benefiting the rich while ignoring everyday people. We reject trading away our democracy and decency.”
Armed Police Brace for Possible Threats
Thames Valley Police are ready for any threat during Trump’s visit. Armed officers will patrol with Armed Response Vehicles standing by. Sergeant Daniel Hatfield revealed,
“We have planned for everything from low to high-risk incidents. This is a very thorough security operation.”
Trump and Melania, initially due on Wednesday, September 17 as guests of King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla, will now arrive Tuesday evening, September 16, at Windsor Castle. They’ll leave Thursday after their Chequers meetings.
Officers will be equipped with Tasers and firearms to keep the peace. Buckingham Palace confirmed the president’s first day will be private, with no public events at Windsor.
