This afternoon, cheers filled the air at Windsor Castle as the Red Arrows delivered an impressive performance in honor of the second state visit of US President Donald Trump to the UK. However, in other locations, the atmosphere was less celebratory, with folk punk artist and activist Billy Bragg expressing his dissent towards Mr. Trump’s visit through a passionate social media post.
Prior to President Trump’s arrival in the UK, Bragg shared information about a ‘Trump Not Welcome’ demonstration at London’s Portland Place. The event, scheduled around 2 pm today, coincided with President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump’s private lunch with senior members of the royal family.
Encouraging his followers to participate, Bragg highlighted the state visit as a “moment of national humiliation” and cautioned against appeasing bullies, emphasizing that it does not yield positive outcomes. He invited people to join the Stop Trump rally in Parliament Square, where he performed his protest song Hundred Year Hunger and urged for a peaceful resolution to conflicts like the one in Gaza.
The rally, held at Parliament Square and Whitehall, featured various speakers alongside Bragg’s performance. Meanwhile, Channel 4 also criticized President Trump, promising to expose his alleged “untruths” during his State Visit to the United Kingdom. Ian Katz, Channel 4’s chief content officer, announced a special broadcast called Trump V The Truth, aiming to showcase what they consider the most extensive compilation of falsehoods and distortions made by President Trump during his tenure.
The broadcast is set to highlight President Trump’s alleged 100 falsehoods, distortions, and inaccuracies to viewers. It is intended to shed light on the implications of a leader disregarding truth. If President Trump chooses to watch, he may gain insights into correcting any misconceptions.