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senseandsensibility

(24,015 posts) Wed Sep 17, 2025, 04:24 PM Sep 17

So trump seems to be very unpopular in the UK, as evidenced by the protests [View all]

CNN and MSNBC are actually covering the protests there. But it also seems that he is getting the "star" treatment from the royals. King Charles has rolled out the red carpet and then some. Three marching bands, a carriage ride, lots of pomp. CNN even said his welcome from Charles was more than what is usually given a US President.

Just wondering why, if he is extremely unpopular among the people, the royals feel they need to do more than the minimum. They are also keeping him away from the protests so his feelings don't get hurt.

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So trump seems to be very unpopular in the UK, as evidenced by the protests [View all] senseandsensibility Sep 17 OP

I have been wondering myself montanacowboy Sep 17 #1

I think the King wants good reviews from trumpy, that's all I can think of. n/t SheilaAnn Sep 17 #2

The government (who tell the royals what to do) are sucking up to him, to avoid higher tariffs muriel_volestrangler Sep 17 #3

The protesters are putting on quite a show Coldwater Sep 17 #4

Inspired! some_of_us_are_sane Sep 17 #5