Protests, Diplomatic Backflips Mark Trump’s Visit to England
Trump’s pomp-filled visit to the U.K. was overshadowed by an explosive interview in The Sun newspaper
By Jill Colvin and Jonathan Lemire President Donald Trump closed out a turbulent 30-hour visit to England on Friday that featured massive protests, moments of pageantry and startling diplomatic backflips as the U.S. leader tried to smooth over controversies on trade, Brexit and his critical assessment of British Prime Minister Theresa May.
After a breach of protocol in bashing his hosts, Trump was on his best behavior as he wrapped up the visit, insisting the U.S.-U.K. relationship is at “the highest level of special” before dropping by Windsor Castle for tea with the queen and heading off for a weekend at one of his golf courses in Scotland.
