Donald Trump’s long-awaited UK state visit is now at the center of a heated debate after his fiery Oval Office showdown with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. With tensions soaring and the world watching, the big question remains: Should the UK roll out the red carpet for a leader who just sent shockwaves through international diplomacy?
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under immense pressure to rethink the former president’s invitation following the extraordinary clash in Washington. As the global community grapples with the fallout from Trump’s blunt warnings to Zelensky, a massive wave of public opinion suggests the UK may have reason to reconsider. In a Mirror poll, a staggering 40,567 people voted in favor of canceling the visit, while only 6,598 supported it going ahead.
This controversy reignites scrutiny over Trump’s first state visit in 2019, when he was welcomed by Queen Elizabeth II. If he returns, he will become the first modern elected politician to receive such an honor twice—a prospect that many Brits are not keen on.
Social media and comment sections have exploded with passionate responses:
- Ostara112: “All the polls show that 80% of Americans are appalled at Trump’s treatment of Zelensky. I’m sure they’ll understand.”
- Lajjop: “He is not welcome here. He should never have had an invite.”
- Shutupayouface1: “The Palace should now formally rescind his invitation until further notice.”
- JackNoalHoff: “We need to treat the USA as a hostile nation while Trump and his cronies are in power. The invitation should be withdrawn.”
- Energiser999: “Let him come, then lock the palace gates.”
Despite overwhelming backlash, some believe canceling the visit would do more harm than good:
- Morons: “Nothing will be achieved by canceling it. We need to show we are the better person.”
- Whitewolf69: “Trump did nothing wrong. The far left can’t handle anyone having a different opinion.”
- Rabbit10: “I don’t think the visit should be canceled. Trump won’t talk like that to the King.”
The uproar stems from the explosive moment in the Oval Office where Trump accused Zelensky of being “disrespectful” and “gambling with World War Three.” Tensions boiled over as Trump issued a blunt ultimatum: “You either make a deal, or we’re out.” Zelensky, visibly frustrated, refused to back down, warning that Vladimir Putin was not to be trusted. The meeting ended without Ukraine signing a critical minerals deal with the US, marking yet another flashpoint in global politics.
As diplomatic chaos unfolds, the UK faces a crucial decision: Will Trump be welcomed with royal pageantry, or will his visit be quietly sidelined? With public opinion sharply divided, all eyes are now on Downing Street and Buckingham Palace.
