PARIS: The last time French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Donald Trump in France, it turned into a diplomatic fiasco which underlined how once warm relations between the men had chilled to the point of freezing.As the two men prepare to hold talks on Thursday (Jun 6) on the sidelines of D-Day commemorations, Macron and French diplomats are hoping for a smoother run.Trump's trip in November last year for the 100-year anniversary of the end of World War I culminated in a hail of bad-tempered tweeting caused by the US president's bruised ego, a French diplomat told AFP.During a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe, with Trump seated among 70 leaders in the French capital, Macron delivered a speech that included an open rebuke of his brand of "America First" nationalism."Nationalism is a betrayal of patriotism," the 41-year-old centrist French leader said in a 20-minute address that also criticised "saying our interests come first and others don't matter".The diplomat, speaking on … [Read more...] about Macron and Trump: ‘Frenemies’ in open disagreement
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Donald Trump’s Shocking insult to the Queen revisited
Donald Trump is an outspoken President to say the least, and some have wondered how and what he may say o do that may make his visit to the UK memorable or rather controversial. Apparently, newly-resurfaced reports reveal how he was accused of delivering a "mortal insult" to the Queen last year. Reportedly The US President and his wife, Melania Trump were in the UK for a three-day official state visit. The trip reportedly included a series of engagements, including a meeting with Prime Minister Theresa May and an invitation to Buckingham Palace from Her Majesty the Queen. This is the US President's second visit to the UK a working trip last summer that saw him push the boundaries of royal protocol on more than one occasion. In particular, according to a royal historian, there is one thing he did in front of the monarch that was equivalent to a "mortal insult." Donald Trump, the President of the United States reportedly turned his back on the Queen and then walked in front of her while … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s Shocking insult to the Queen revisited
Trump keen on trade deal with post-Brexit Britain
United States President Donald Trump emerged from a meeting yesterday with outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May talking up a "phenomenal trade deal" between the two countries once the United Kingdom leaves the European Union. But he also hinted that any such deal would have to include opening up England's cherished National Health Service (NHS) - a proposition certain to stir controversy. Speaking at a joint news conference with Mrs May at London's Foreign Office after a day of meetings, he said trade between the two long-time allies could be "two and even three times what we are doing now". "There is tremendous potential in that trade deal," he said. Mrs May was similarly welcoming of a trade deal. "Mr President, you and I agreed the first time we met that we should aim for an ambitious free-trade agreement when the UK leaves the EU," she said. Both appeared to gloss over the intricacies involved in such a deal as well as the fact that Brexit remains very much an unknown … [Read more...] about Trump keen on trade deal with post-Brexit Britain
Trump begins UK state visit by insulting London mayor
LONDON: US President Donald Trump kicked off a state visit to Britain on Monday (Jun 3) by branding London's mayor a "loser" before heading for lunch with Queen Elizabeth II, following delicate comments about Brexit.Trump's plane had not even touched down when he tweeted that Sadiq Khan, who has been highly critical of the red-carpet welcome laid on for Trump, had done a "terrible job" running London.The president called the mayor a "stone cold loser", adding: "Kahn reminds me very much of our very dumb and incompetent Mayor of NYC, (Bill) de Blasio, who has also done a terrible job - only half his height."In any event, I look forward to being a great friend to the United Kingdom," he added.Queen Elizabeth II was scheduled to welcome Trump and his wife Melania to Buckingham Palace later Monday, where they will be treated to a guard of honour, a private lunch and a glittering banquet.But beneath the pomp and ceremony, Britain is in turmoil with Prime Minister Theresa May due to step … [Read more...] about Trump begins UK state visit by insulting London mayor
Donald Trump’s Game of Holes
How does Trump cheat? Let us count the ways: Trump doesn’t just cheat at golf. He cheats like a three-card Monte dealer. He throws it, boots it, and moves it. He lies about his lies. He fudges and foozles and fluffs. At Winged Foot where Trump is a member, the caddies got so used to seeing him kick his ball back onto the fairway they came up with a nickname for him: “Pele.” COMMANDER IN CHEAT: HOW GOLF EXPLAINS DONALD TRUMP Donald Trump, no big fan of Barack Obama, used to rant and rave about how much time the 44th US president spent golfing. Turns out Obama had nothing on Donald Trump. According to TrumpGolfCount.com, Trump has made 175 daytime visits to golf courses during his two-plus years as president, at an estimated cost to US taxpayers — including Secret Service and other travel expenses — of $99 million. That’s a lot of money to get in 18 holes regularly. Trump not only loves golfing, he loves to build golf courses and escape the … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s Game of Holes