London. "Baby Trump" Balloon Floating During President's Visit

A group of activists posing as "anti-fascist artists" received permission from the mayor of London to float an original airship during Donald Trump's visit to the United Kingdom. The work depicts the American president in the form of a big baby in a diaper.

A giant balloon representing Donald Trump in a diaper will float in London on Friday, July 13, during the US president's visit to the British capital . Mayor Sadiq Khan gave permission for the overflight on Thursday, July 5.

"The mayor defends the right to a peaceful protest and hears that it can take different forms" said a spokesman for the mayor. The six-meter airship ballooned "Trump Baby" will fly 30 meters high, near Parliament, between 9:30 am and 11:30 am. During his visit, Donald Trump will meet with Prime Minister Theresa May and Queen Elizabeth II.

Public support for "Baby Trump"

The mayor initially refused the request. "We did not start the best way with the mayor's office on this issue explained on Sky News an activist of " group of anti-fascist artists " on the initiative of the project. They initially told us that they did not consider "Baby Trump" as a legitimate event ".

But thanks to the support of the public, " it looks like the mayor has rediscovered its meaning of humor " he added. Indeed, an online petition has collected more than 10,000 signatures in favor of the balloon.

The parody account @TrumpBabyUk tweeted the new Thursday by imitating the usual attacks of Donald Trump: "Great news: BABY DONALD J TRUMP VOLERA! @SadiqKhan tried to play hard – finally he had to make a deal. No surprise – he has never won anything in his life! Sad – but true! London I'm coming! "