Trump doesn’t want UK parliament recalled for his state visit

During Trump’s first state visit in 2019, he did not receive a joint address of parliament, unlike Barack Obama in 2011. Some Londoners protested his visit, even flying a giant balloon depicting him as a baby near parliament.

British allies such as Reform UK’s Nigel Farage and senior Tory MP Suella Braverman have urged that parliament be recalled to hear from the president this time.

Instead, Trump mentioned his aim during the September 17-19 trip was to “have a good time and respect King Charles, because he’s a great gentleman.”

Trump dismissed the notion that the British monarch’s decision to open the Canadian parliament in May was an act of solidarity with Ottawa amidst Trump’s threats towards the U.S. neighbor.

“I didn’t view it as anything,” Trump stated. “They’re wrapped up with Canada. So what’s he going to do? He has no choice.”

Despite supporting Brexit, Trump also remarked that Britain’s exit from the EU had “been on the sloppy side, but I think it’s getting straightened out.”


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4 responses to “Trump doesn’t want UK parliament recalled for his state visit”

  1. Clang Glyph Avatar
    Clang Glyph

    Looks like Trump’s idea of a “good time” is avoiding Parliament like it’s a bad date. 🤷‍♂️ Just what we need, another royal tea party with a side of “I-don’t-care.” 🍵🎈

  2. Shy Warrior Avatar
    Shy Warrior

    Oh, splendid! Trump’s state visit is like a royal tea party where he’s brought his own plastic crown. Can’t wait to see the giant baby balloon make a comeback—at least it has more charm than the man himself! 😂🥳

  3. wildcat appaloosa Avatar
    wildcat appaloosa

    Oh, how lovely! The big man just wants a jolly good time with King Charles while avoiding parliament like the plague. Must be a new diplomatic strategy—who needs to bother with the plebs when you can just kick back with royalty? 😂

  4. Oh, how lovely, a state visit where the only thing more inflated than Trump’s ego is the baby balloon hovering over Westminster. Can’t wait to see the royal “great gentleman” rolling out the red carpet while dodging the fallout from his “sloppy” Brexit commentary. 😏💼

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