Trump to almost entirely avoid London during UK visit

[Miles Archer]

Trump to almost entirely avoid London during UK visit

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/jul/06/donald-trump-to-avoid-london-during-uk-visit

Donald Trump will almost entirely avoid London during his four-day visit to the UK next week, Downing Street has said, unveiling an itinerary likely to prompt accusations the US president is trying to avoid planned protests against him.

And while the president is conducting his meetings, the first lady, Melania, will have an agenda of her own, in the company of her opposite number, Philip.

Trump, who is to meet Theresa May and the Queen among others before spending two days in Scotland, will only spend the night in London on Thursday, the day of his arrival, staying at the US ambassador’s official residence in Regent’s Park, Winfield House.

Before that he will attend a gala dinner at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, and the following day he will hold talks with the prime minister at her Chequers country retreat in Buckinghamshire. Both are places where protesters can be kept out of sight and earshot.

[CTyankee]

1. Does he still want to ride in the Queen's gold coach?

I wouldn't be surprised if he asked her...

[Siwsan]

2. If he thinks that's going to stop the demonstrations, he's dumber than I thought

And that's a pretty low bar.

[irisblue]

3. That baby balloon can be moved. 😁

Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) Tweeted:
Wow https://t.co/taskhAYqH3

Link to tweet

[nolabear]

5. Right? It ain't that big a country.

[calimary]

16. I certainly hope so!

Why couldn’t there be protests along his avoidance route?

Why confine it to London?

[JHB]

4. He's just touring new locations of that fine American restaurant...

Chick-N-Shit

[Cha]

7. Speaking of..

Link to tweet

[Cha]

6. Why?

Link to tweet

[Totally Tunsie]

8. COWARD!

I'm somewhat surprised he hasn't cancelled the UK trip entirely.

[C_U_L8R]

9. Slinking around like an unwelcome rat... er, chicken

Yup, that's Trump.

[lpbk2713]

10. He knows any exposure to the public will have negative consequences.

The Brits know Trumpsky is a total asshole.

[librechik]

11. thot so!

[irisblue]

12. Anyone crowd finding for several US versions?

And the ppl of Peurto Rico of course?

Imagine last nights rally with one in BigSky Country.😁

[TreasonousBastard]

13. 2 days in Scotland, eh?

This was in Glasgow:

[Hortensis]

14. Since Trump's election, the Brits have proven they

can outdo us easily in epithets. He's stimulated them to long lists of good ones.

Just looked up "bawbag." For those who haven't, think ballsbag. Comparatively restrained.

[gratuitous]

15. Melania will be in the company of Philip, "her opposite number"?

Oh boy, wouldn't you just love to hear what Philip is thinking when he meets her?