A very British welcome: How the UK trolled Trump during his visit

ByJoe Konderla June 5, 2019August 28, 2026

Donald Trump UK visit protest — *The UK prepares for a presidential visit*

Donald Trump is taking a break from offending minorities this week to make an official visit to the United Kingdom. The British public is not pleased.

The people of the UK are fighting back with the most effective weapon they have. They are using subtle and hilarious British humour.

1. Low approval ratings written in stone

Hi @realDonaldTrump. Just so you know, you’re wildly unpopular here in Britain. SAD! People REALLY don’t like you (though they love @BarackObama). Hope you like seeing your FAILING approval numbers projected onto the Tower of London. #TrumpUKvisit pic.twitter.com/oT332Fd6fE
— Led By Donkeys (@ByDonkeys) June 3, 2019

2. The Mayor of London probably won’t give Trump a key to the city

Mayor of London, @SadiqKhan has a message for @realDonaldTrump on his arrival to London about how women ought to be treated globally. 'Dear Trump…' https://t.co/hJ5uhS9wU6 pic.twitter.com/MwlwJu5Lpf
— ELLEUK (@ELLEUK) June 3, 2019

3. In-flight entertainment

Give us a wave when you fly over tomorrow !! @realDonaldTrump #climatechange #ClimateChangeIsReal pic.twitter.com/IzsT2XVpAn
— born_eco (@born_eco) June 2, 2019

4. Birds of a feather flock together

There's more, no idea who commissioned these and why, but I'm all behind having these strewn around London #LedbyDonkeys pic.twitter.com/VjixVf6Z9S
— Akid Zolkifli (@AkidZolkifli1) May 30, 2019

5. Orange is the new white

Guess who's been shining bright orange onto the white cliffs of Dover this morning folks? Extremely attractive and beautiful ME. I’m gonna be YUGE in the UK this week but ya gotta donate to the crowdfunder first… https://t.co/xOrAyQiFVC
Thanks for the projection @x_feral pic.twitter.com/FCRGASTfRp
— Trump Baby (@TrumpBabyUK) June 2, 2019

6. Trump’s bodyguards may be trying to tell us something

Donald Trump's cavalcade leaving Stansted Airport pic.twitter.com/Eh7EYl6iff
— The Poke (@ThePoke) June 3, 2019

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2 Comments

wollo says:
June 7, 2019 at 3:22 pm
Get to see Brits savaging that clown. Hes such an easy target
Reply
Trumpsucks says:
June 9, 2019 at 7:06 pm
Dude is such a gigantic bellend! Great to see Brits giving down their thing
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A very British welcome: How the UK trolled Trump during his visit

1. Low approval ratings written in stone

2. The Mayor of London probably won’t give Trump a key to the city

3. In-flight entertainment

4. Birds of a feather flock together

5. Orange is the new white

6. Trump’s bodyguards may be trying to tell us something

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This hilarious short history of Brexit will mess with your head

Königsberg: the 700-year-old city that was taken off the map

This list of all “Euromyths” printed by UK media proves how much right-wing press lies

Lying Tories: 10 best photos of Rees-Mogg taking it too easy

Everyone should read this Polish man’s reply to Theresa’s May queue jumping accusation

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