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LONDON (AFP, REUTERS) – A giant blimp depicting Mr. Donald Trump has a baby will fly over London during the United States President's visit next week after mayor Sadiq Khan approved the request, protesters behind the stunt said on Thursday (July 5
The 6m orange balloon, which shows the president wearing a nappy, will fly to a height of 30m between 9.30am and 11.30am local time.
But some Britons see Mr Trump as crude, volatile and opposed to their values on a range of issues.
Mr Trump's comments on militant attacks in Britain have sparked anger and he has often exchanged barbs on the social media with the mayor mayor.
"The mayor supports the right to peaceful protests and understands that," said a spokesperson for Mayor Khan. 19659007] Activist Leo Murray from the group behind the protest credited a "huge groundswell of support" for Mr Khan's decision, with more than 10,000 signing an online petition.
"We did not get off to the best start with the mayor's They said that they did not recognize 'Trump Baby' as legitimate protest, "he told Sky News.
" But following a huge groundswell of public support for our plan, it looks like City Hall has rediscovered its sense of humor. Trump Baby will fly! "
Huge protests are expected when Mr Trump visits Britain next week, where he will meet Prime Minister Theresa May and Queen Elizabeth II.
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