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(80,051 posts) Fri Jul 11, 2025, 03:52 PM Jul 11

Trump 'denied chance to address parliament' during UK state visit to meet King [View all]

Donald Trump has reportedly been denied the chance to address parliament during his state visit to the UK.

The decision, which is likely to be seen as a major snub by the US president, comes just days after Emmanuel Macron was given the honour of addressing Parliament, where he urged Britain and France “to shoulder the burden of European security” together.

According to the Telegraph, Mr Trump is expected not to visit Buckingham Palace or enjoy a ceremonial carriage ride down the Mall in London, which have often been prominent features of state visits from other world leaders.

The decision came amid concerns there could be objections from both the public and MPs following calls for Mr Trump to be blocked from addressing parliament earlier this year, with MPs and peers warning the US president “does not respect democracy”.

Mr Trump accepted the invitation from King Charles for an unprecedented second state visit to the UK earlier this year, becoming the first US president to receive the honour.

https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/politics/donald-trump-state-visit-uk-parliament-b2787321.html

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Trump 'denied chance to address parliament' during UK state visit to meet King [View all] CatWoman Jul 11 OP

Lookout!!! underpants Jul 11 #1

Bwahawhaw! SheltieLover Jul 11 #3

Oh, we haven't seen this in a while! 😄 👍 electric_blue68 Jul 11 #29

I hope DonOLD tRump gets run over and trampled by a battalion of 100 British soldiers on horseback. Trueblue1968 Jul 12 #49

I hope he chokes on a toad-in-the hole DBoon Jul 12 #52

I hope he chocked to ... D ... On Spotted. Dick !!!! Sorry i cant post pictures Trueblue1968 Jul 13 #59

The ketchup alert status has been raised to KETCHCON 1! LetMyPeopleVote Jul 12 #55

🤣🤣🤣 underpants Jul 12 #57

Good, because they don't want to hear his endless lies, ignorant ramblings, and pathetic venom. Doodley Jul 11 #2

How long did he have to beg Charles for another invite? Maru Kitteh Jul 11 #4

He didn't. It was Starmer's idea rpannier Jul 11 #15

How does anyone bond with Krasnov over "family values"? MLWR Jul 11 #26

Rapist, Racist, Felon, Traitor, Cheating on wives, Cha Jul 11 #30

You just described republican family values Bluestocking Jul 11 #33

Cheating on his 3rd? wife with a porn star wolfie001 Jul 11 #41

Shared family values? sheshe2 Jul 11 #45

I had much hope for Starmer, but he's knuckled under in so many ways. GoneOffShore Jul 12 #51

It would have been the best speech.. Permanut Jul 11 #5

Tantrum incoming in 3, 2, 1... SheltieLover Jul 11 #6

My husband and I are going to visit Europe. We've decided to be Canadian citizens... chouchou Jul 11 #7

Just say "eh" a lot with a few Disaffected Jul 11 #10

Well..We do watch Murdock Mysteries! chouchou Jul 11 #12

OK, you're good-to-go. Disaffected Jul 11 #13

I don't know what part of the US you're from, or what kind of an accent you have, but Fil1957 Jul 11 #11

I from North Dakota...Swedish parents. Husband sharp enough to sit down if somebody plays the Star Spangled Banner! chouchou Jul 11 #14

Ditto for me. pandr32 Jul 11 #17

My wife and I have been visiting Victoria and Vancouver for over twenty years. We never got to hear someone say 'Eh?' Aristus Jul 11 #22

We're all going to need to purchase maple leaf pins. Have fun! Vinca Jul 11 #20

Do you know how to speak Canadian? Bluestocking Jul 11 #35

I manage to work in, "I'm from San Francisco" somewhere in my introductory sentence. That breaks the ice. NBachers Jul 11 #43

Parliament is not like Congress. boonecreek Jul 11 #8

parliamentlive.tv mwooldri Jul 11 #18

I'll have to check it out. boonecreek Jul 11 #24

That House of Commons is a rowdy bunch all right! ShazzieB Jul 11 #25

Good one Shazzie canetoad Jul 11 #42

Why, thank you! ShazzieB Jul 12 #48

The distinguished Gentleman is a JERK! underpants Jul 12 #58

I believe if you translate from British to American that means "fuck you". twodogsbarking Jul 11 #9

In England wouldn't he have to speak English? griloco Jul 11 #16

Bravo 😁. n/t iluvtennis Jul 11 #19

eggscllent AllaN01Bear Jul 11 #21

I assume no one wants to hear his rubbish Johonny Jul 11 #23

Look out! Tariff time for the "mistreatment " Deuxcents Jul 11 #27

"If we want any shite out of you we'll squeeze your stupid head." - The Limeys BoRaGard Jul 11 #28

Dear Mr Trump: jls4561 Jul 11 #31

I expect King Chatles will be icily polite, because he has good manners. ShazzieB Jul 11 #32

MAGA's question: "Why are you treating our oasis Jul 11 #34

"Well, kids. It's because he's shit. That's why." Iggo Jul 11 #40

It's only a short, highly satisfying hop... RobertDevereaux Jul 11 #36

I do not see this as a snub. I believe the UK feels sorry for us and wants to save us from additional embarrassment. Scalded Nun Jul 11 #37

They don't want to hear him ramble on and on about gold paint in the White House. tanyev Jul 11 #38

"How about we let you hang out with the very hugely important King again?" Iggo Jul 11 #39

If I had a record of 34 felonies the Brits wouldn't let me in the country. What make tRump special? flashman13 Jul 11 #44

When I've see Parliament sessions Bristlecone Jul 11 #46

Poor misunderstand creepazoid. Swede Jul 11 #47

All of the UK think Trump is "batshit" stollen Jul 12 #50

Trump denied address to Parliament on visit to UK LetMyPeopleVote Jul 12 #53

Too bad. Could have been heckled by the best. nilram Jul 12 #54

They've done this by scheduling the visit when Parliament isn't sitting muriel_volestrangler Jul 12 #56