Posted on 10/11/2017 7:24:57 AM PDT by Alter Kaker
Trump visit to UK downgraded to 'working visit' amid threats of mass protests
Donald Trump is set to visit Britain early in 2018 - but for a stripped-down trip that will not include staying with the Queen.
Diplomats are discussing plans for a “working visit” by the US president that will be shorn of the pomp and flummery of a full-blown State Visit.
And instead of a red carpet event to showcase the special relationship, it is likely to form part of a tour of several countries by Mr Trump.
The downgrading of Mr Trump’s first trip as President to the UK follows the huge controversy when Theresa May tried to steal a march on other world leaders by offering a State Visit as guest of the Queen that was intended to take place this summer, breaching a convention that the honour is usually reserved for a president’s second term.
There were threats of boycotts and mass protests when the VIP treatment was announced - with Commons Speaker John Bercow declaring that the President would not be allowed to address the House of Commons.
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Ouch, I like that!
Obama is black, thus the honors
Brexit had very little to do with Trump. Trump is in office, Brexit is in trouble.
Betach. Lo kmo ezrach, aval maspik.
Gam anee! Anee lo m’deberet kmo Israeli, aval anee rotsa! Anee lomedet yom yom.
To hell with the Brits and Irish.
I view this as a diplomatic snub by our closest ally. Yeah, I know, Obama snubbed them multiple times..
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