Photos: These are the London protests Trump called “fake news”
Demonstrators take part in an anti-Trump protest in Trafalgar Square.
Image: REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne
By
Johnny Simon
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During a press conference today (June 4) with UK prime minister Theresa May, US president Donald Trump was quick to dismiss protests against his visit throughout London. Using his favored term “fake news,” Trump said that he didn’t see much beyond a small gathering of protestors. Instead, he only recounted streets full of clamoring supporters.
While some photos captures well-wishers and interested onlookers clustered around the path of the president’s motorcade, pictures and video reports from his visit also show a number of empty streets scattered with barricades.
US president Donald Trump’s motorcade is seen during his state visit to London on June 3.Image: REUTERS/Toby Melvlle
US president Donald Trump’s motorcade is seen traveling down The Mall during his state visit to the British capital on June 3.Image: REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Today, however, there were indeed people out en masse in London. One demonstration filled Trafalgar Square, and the infamous Trump baby blimp was back in the sky outside of Parliament. Photos from today also capture a few pro-Trump counter-protestors clashing with demonstrators, including an older man who was struck with a milkshake.
An effigy of US President Donald Trump sitting on a golden toilet is carried by protestors in London on June 4.Image: TOLGA Akmen/AFP/Getty Images
Protesters take part in a demonstration against the state visit of US president Donald Trump on June 4.Image: Isabel Infantes/AFP/Getty
A crowd during a demonstration on Whitehall.Image: Peter Summers/Getty Images
Protesters hold up signs during a demonstration on Whitehall.Image: Peter Summers/Getty Images
Demonstrators are pictured through the gates leading into Downing Street as the US president’s motorcade drives away.Image: Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty
Protesters outside the Houses of Parliament during a demonstration .Image: Peter Summers/Getty Images
Anti-Trump protestors in Trafalgar Square on June 4.Image: Alex McBride/Getty Images
A “Baby Trump” balloon is seen over demonstrators as they participate in an anti-Trump protest in London.Image: REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis
Demonstrators take part in an anti-Trump protest in Trafalgar Square.Image: REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne
Demonstrators carry a figure of “Baby Trump” in a cage during an anti-Trump protest in London.Image: REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis -
Demonstrators take part in a protest against US president Donald Trump in London.Image: REUTERS/Toby Melville
A protestor stands on a statue looking over Trafalgar Square.Image: REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne
A Trump supporter catches a milkshake and throws it back during a protest in London.Image: Reuters/Clodagh Kilcoyne
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