Thousands Take to the Streets as Trump Visits the UK

Thursday, September 18, 2025

SAEDNEWS: Thousands of protesters in London demonstrated against President Trump’s state visit, denouncing him as a racist and authoritarian leader while also condemning US foreign policy on Iran and Gaza.

Thousands Take to the Streets as Trump Visits the UK

London erupted in protest as thousands of demonstrators rallied against US President Donald Trump during his state visit to the United Kingdom.

Protesters from diverse nationalities and backgrounds denounced Trump as a racist, divisive, and authoritarian leader, rejecting his presence in Britain. Among the crowds, Iranian flags highlighted condemnation of US attacks on nuclear facilities and unilateral sanctions on Iran, while Palestinian flags were raised to protest US support for Israel and its military actions in Gaza.

The march began outside the BBC headquarters and moved toward Parliament Square, with over 1,600 police officers deployed to maintain order.

This marks Trump’s second state visit to the UK, following similar protests in 2019. During the visit, he met King Charles III and is set to hold talks with the Prime Minister, but the protests made clear that public opposition remains strong.