Good morning from Chequers. If you found yesterday’s grand display a bit much, day two of Donald Trump’s visit to the UK might suit you better.
Today’s agenda includes some ceremonial elements, a cordial lunch for Trump, a visit to the Churchill archives at Chequers, and a performance by the Red Devils.
The main focus of the day will be talks with Keir Starmer covering topics like trade, Ukraine, and possibly the Middle East.
Later in the day, a joint press conference is scheduled, expected to proceed smoothly without any unexpected incidents.
In other news related to Trump, there were some noteworthy occurrences overnight:
Trump’s poorly matched makeup drew attention during a photo session with the royal family, leading to speculation about his appearance.
During a state banquet speech, Trump deviated from the script and made political remarks, including comments that some interpreted as veiled references to UK politics.
At a lavish state dinner at Windsor Castle, Trump praised the country’s progress under his administration, drawing criticism for breaching diplomatic protocol.
On a different note, late-night show host Jimmy Kimmel faced backlash for jokes made about Trump’s reactions to recent events, leading to calls for sanctions against ABC, the network airing Kimmel’s show.
Moreover, Trump made a controversial social media post designating Antifa as a terrorist organization, sparking debates over the implications of such a declaration.
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