Trump Denied Opportunity to Address UK Parliament During State Visit
While planning for Donald Trump’s upcoming state visit to the UK is underway, there has been no formal request for him to address Parliament, unlike President Macron’s recent visit. Concerns have been raised by some MPs regarding Trump’s past comments and stances, with one MP explicitly requesting the Speaker to prevent him from addressing Parliament. The timing of the visit in September, coinciding with a parliamentary recess, might offer a diplomatic solution to avoid potential controversy. Although no formal address is guaranteed, such decisions are part of the planning process, and Trump’s first state visit in 2019 did not include one.
John Q. Hosedrinker