Upon his arrival at Stansted airport for his second state visit to the UK, Donald Trump warmly greeted Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper with a prolonged handshake. The interaction lasted approximately 11 seconds as they conversed before Trump was swiftly transported to Winfield House, the US Ambassador’s residence where he will reside for the night.
Yvette Cooper had previously condemned President Trump’s behavior, labeling it as “aggressive misogyny” and “appalling.” In a 2017 statement, she expressed concerns about the normalization of hatred by Trump, emphasizing the dangers it poses. Additionally, in 2015, she criticized his actions as irresponsible and dangerous, urging for a firm stance against him.
As part of his historic second state visit to the UK, President Trump arrived in the country this evening. Prime Minister Keir Starmer aims to showcase a grand reception for Trump, potentially steering him towards a more pro-Ukrainian stance in the conflict and negotiating to reduce trade barriers for British goods entering the US market.
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Later in the evening, Trump will head to Wingfield House, the US Ambassador’s residence in London’s Regent’s Park. The following day, he will receive a royal salute at Windsor and proceed through the estate in a carriage, accompanied by King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Princess Catherine, with the route lined by armed forces members.
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