Visit of Mr Trump to the UK

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Well I guess you are either living under a stone or really not interested in world events if you are not aware of the visit to the UK of Donald Trump. While some people are completely ignorant in their behaviour towards the President who technically is not here on an official visit but as a working visit which is completely different to a state visit. We were aware that there would be controversy surrounding his visit but some people have taken it a bit too far. Quite a few morons demonstrated in London and some wag organised a go fund me type collection to pay for a balloon to fly over London imitating a yellow/orange baby in the guise of Donald Trump. Whilst I do not agree with some of what he says I do believe he has made some changes that will benefit some Americans probably not all but that is not for me to say. You will have your own views on that. He has been treated with respect by the establishment meeting Mrs May in Blenheim Palace then at the Prime ministers country house Chequers. Then very briefly he met the Queen. He made some faux pas which was not unexpected but his biggest gaff was criticising Mrs May and her Brexit plans. The former President Mr Obama did irreparable damage to the UK when he threatened us of having no trade deals if we voted Brexit. The British will not be told to do anything especially from another head of state who was seen as interfering in the internal politics of a sovereign nation. I think his comments probably swayed people into voting leave. As a visiting head of state I do believe he should have been shown respect however these protests are not aimed at American citizens but rather at his dubious character. I hope our American friends appreciate that. He has made some quite controversial comments whilst he has been here. I guess he is not going to change for anyone and kudos to him but not to insult another nation whilst a guest in that country. I am glad it was not a State visit otherwise there would have been even more protests with him parading through the streets of London. Some of what he says is quite true but there are somethings he says are really not true. This visit has cost the tax payers a minimum of £30 million pounds in security alone which would have been far better off being spent on the care of the elderly! Tomorrow he will be gone and off to Iceland where I hope that he does not receive the same rude protests. In summary diplomacy is not his forte!