President Trump’s state visit to the United Kingdom is off.
On Wednesday, the Queen did not mention Trump’s visit during her address to Parliament. Typically, all state visits are mentioned in this forum.
Queen Elizabeth only made mention of King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain.
The planned visit was already tenuous, given the president’s lack of popularity in Britain. Prime Minister Theresa May, while aligned with Trump on many issues, just suffered an electoral rout from the opposition Labour Party, and is likely trying to shore up public confidence.
Theresa May invited the US President after they were pictured holding hands together on the White House lawn earlier this year, but the visit was threatening to spark large scale demonstrations.
Both Downing Street and the White House have brushed aside claims the trip is in doubt, but the invitation to Mr Trump has faced a wall of criticism amid the President’s outlandish behaviour.
H/T: Independent
Prime Minister May is fighting to save her political life and form a lasting government. Her Conservative Party does not have the large majority needed to govern, so denying Trump a visit may be smart politics.
Given the spate of recent GOP wins in the U.S., however, perhaps May shouldn’t shy away from Trump so easily. After all, the man knows how to win, despite the odds.
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