Less than 48 hours ago the whirlpool that is Donald Trump has landed in the UK for his first official visit since he became president of the United States – and what? It was spent a few days.
A floating effigy, a bomb interview and a meeting with The Queen – all against a backdrop of angry protests.
To be honest, it would never be your usual visit to a Head of State: the initial invitation, for a full state visit, had elicited so much attention. indignation that she ended up debated in parliament.
So, by the time he landed, fresh out of a NATO summit that had been more than tense, the country was strengthened. Here is how the visit went.
1. The arrival
M. Trump and his wife Melania arrived on Air Force One in London Stansted – an airport more accustomed to hosting cheap flights – Thursday afternoon, fresh out of this NATO summit in Brussels.
transported from the airport to central London, and the official residence of the American ambbadador, Woody Johnson, to Regent's Park.
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Media legend President Donald Trump arrived in Stansted for a two-day working visit
But not for the Trumps the joys – and the traffic – of the highway
In fact, Mr. Trump and his entourage would continue to avoid traveling by road whenever possible, the road convoy traveling from place to place place to meet the president as he disembarked from Marine One, his official helicopter. 19659005] No doubt, this meant that the president could travel faster and more efficiently during a busy schedule. Avoiding the streets lined with protests was also a bonus.
2. Dinner
Unfortunately, traveling by helicopter did not prevent it from arriving a few minutes late at Blenheim Palace, where Premier Theresa May was waiting to greet the President, along with 150 other guests.
Blenheim Palace, by the way, was the birthplace of British warlord Winston Churchill – the man whose Mr. Trump handed the bust into the oval office, and in whose chair he is now sitting:
When they finally arrived, they were greeted by Scots, Irish Guards and Welsh.
That seems to have gone well with Mr. Trump, because we know that he was impressed by a French military group in Paris last year.
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Media legend Mays has greeted the Trumps for a formal ceremonial black tie dinner
And if that was not enough to impress President, Ms. May has also had a host of thoughtful gifts ready for the trumps – including an illustrious ancestral map of her Scottish heritage
President Trump would later raved about the fact that dinner – a salmon smoked followed by a Hereford beef fillet and potatoes (surely a winner with the steaks' president), accompanied by strawberries and cream – was gone [19659005] But before it's over, the British tabloid The Sun had dropped a bomb.
3. The interview
He arrived just before 23:00 UK time (22:00 GMT) in a series of tweets from Tom Newton Dunn of the Sun.
Her dinner guest telling the world that she had "destroyed Brexit" was the last thing that Mrs. May needed after a week of resignation from two of her key government members about her plans to leave the company. 39, European Union.
million. Trump also proposed that Boris Johnson resign as secretary of foreign affairs.
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Media legend Tom Newton Dunn, Sun's political editor: "It's probably the last thing Theresa May needs "
a good trade deal with the United States after the UK's departure from the European Union next March is extremely important for Ms. May and for the success of Brexit.
Who raised the question: How could the Prime Minister react?
Read more: What are the challenges ahead for a trade agreement between the United Kingdom and the United States?
4. The protests
M. Trump did not need to make more enemies in the UK.
As soon as the visit was confirmed, people were angry at the president's policies – ranging from the so-called Muslim ban to the wall with Mexico, and his rejection of the Paris agreement on the climate – started to organize it.
The result was tens of thousands of people gathered in central London to protest the visit
Thousands of protesters march in London
In fact, the program of Mr. Trump, with all Meeting venues held outside the capital, was organized taking into account protests – and the president did not go unnoticed. 19659008] 5. The Trump Baby
In particular, it seems that he had heard about the "Trump Baby", a six-meter (19.7ft) balloon representation of the property's mogul as a diaper ( or diaper), complete with mobile and tanning
More than 10,000 people have signed a petition calling for the inflatable boat to be given permission to take the plane, even if it is not allowed. was not universally popular.
Some described the balloon inflated in parliament on Friday morning.
Legend of the media Trump supporters and protesters in London
M. Trump was definitely not happy.
"I guess when they put I'm not a reason for me to go to London," he told the Sun.
To which some protesters responded: it was the goal.
Read more: Trump Baby provokes debate
6. The Spouses
Meanwhile, Mrs. Trump and Philip May, the Prime Minister's financial husband, decide to undertake a much less stressful hobby: lawn bowls.
But these are not Ms. Trump's skills in Commonwealth sport.
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These are rather the Laboutin heels of 10 cm that she wore, which, as all those who have worn a pair know of 10 cm heels, do not mix well with the grbad. 19659005] Ms. Trump also wore a Victoria Beckham dress, which was considered a good diplomatic choice by the former model who found herself in hot water during her visit to a detention center. for migrant children last month
. ] 7. The Press Conference
Back at Checkers, Mr. Trump and Ms. May were ready to face the press – and of course, there was only one question on everyone's lips: the self Is "special relationship" still in order? 19659005] Yes of course, President Donald Trump insisted. In fact, it's "the highest level of special"
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Media legend Theresa May and Donald Trump were both Positive on UK-US trade after Brexit
He then resumed his comments in The Sun interview – at a time when he called it "false news" – "whatever" the UK after leaving the EU is "OK with me."
"Do not worry, it's only the press."
Read more: Jon Sopel on the crazy races of the press conferences
8: The Queen
the eyes of the world turned to Windsor Castle, where the Queen was waiting for Mr. and Mrs. Trump.
Contrary to the day before, Mr. Trump and his entourage seemed to be at the moment to meet the 92-year-old monarch, who is a pro at the meeting of American presidents who have already met 11 others.
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Med ia legend Moment President Trump meets the Queen
We do not know exactly what the trio talked about the tea . However, it has already been said that it was the time of the trip that Mr. Trump was expecting the most – and he certainly looks pleased with this photo:
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From there he was on Scotland and Mr Trump's golf course where, without a doubt, everyone is hoping for a quieter weekend.
