J D Vance in The Cotswolds

Whether or not we like the current POTUS or VP is irrelevant.

What is relevant is that their country has voted them into office and that’s where we are, they are big players on the world stage and to ignore them would be rather childish and detrimental to the U.K.

Don't follow your logic David49, why would bestgranmmaever prefer Putin, just because she queries Trump's friendship with the UK?
The UK has had a 'good deal' on tarrifs, because Trump is looking forward to his afternoon tea with His Majesty.

I just can’t raise any enthusiasm about this visit at all. If he wanted to holiday in the UK, fine, but have some dignity man, and keep it private.

Oreo

Who’s Jane Godley and what was the sign?

Google Janey Godley Trump sign and all will be revealed. Hope you're not easily offended!

Camille333

I think it's lovely that he wants to see Britain,he is our friend.Hes only here for a short time for heavens sake.

In what world is he 'our friend'? As someone else said, he's an obnoxious bully.

The political fallout if anything happened to Vance in this country would be enormous so protection is a must. Whether you like him or not (and I don't) he is entitled to a holiday and with the world in the state it is at the moment, we don't want to cause offence to the USA.

AGAA4

Perhaps he wears sunglasses in the rain because Mrs V or someone has given him a black eye.

I thought it was the security people who were wearing sunglasses.

Of course, it has been very sunny (until today) so many people are wearing them.

The reason that Hitler is mentioned is that he also thought like Trump that he had the right to decide to take over soveriegn countries like Greenland ( I was actually there when the arrogant moron made this annoucement) When they copy Hitlers ideas and think they can actually do these things of course we are reminded of who else has behaved in an arrogant and offensive manner. Vance obviously thinks that people here are as trigger happy as those in the states, but at least no one in our government suggested that a mob should invade the lawful government seat, just because they did not like what was said!!

icanhandthemback

The political fallout if anything happened to Vance in this country would be enormous so protection is a must. Whether you like him or not (and I don't) he is entitled to a holiday and with the world in the state it is at the moment, we don't want to cause offence to the USA.

Agreed. There’s been no need for it to be publicised, or for him to pass comment about the UK though.

Why not pass comment about the UK? We should welcome honest and constructive discussion or even criticism.

On a private visit? It’s a mark of the man, he has had a manners bypass.

Not much privacy? 18 cars ?

He thinks he’s chocolate.

More like toast?

Casdon

He thinks he’s chocolate.

Sorry, what does that mean?😀

I like chocolate!!

Casdon

icanhandthemback

The political fallout if anything happened to Vance in this country would be enormous so protection is a must. Whether you like him or not (and I don't) he is entitled to a holiday and with the world in the state it is at the moment, we don't want to cause offence to the USA.

Agreed. There’s been no need for it to be publicised, or for him to pass comment about the UK though.

It's called "free speech" and I should imagine it would almost be impossible to be able to avoid the publicity so he might as well control it.

It means he has a very high opinion of himself Allira, he thinks he’s as wonderful as chocolate.

icanhandthemback

Casdon

icanhandthemback

The political fallout if anything happened to Vance in this country would be enormous so protection is a must. Whether you like him or not (and I don't) he is entitled to a holiday and with the world in the state it is at the moment, we don't want to cause offence to the USA.

Agreed. There’s been no need for it to be publicised, or for him to pass comment about the UK though.

It's called "free speech" and I should imagine it would almost be impossible to be able to avoid the publicity so he might as well control it.

Hmm. Our opinions differ. I don’t like people who capitalise on their positions in the way he has done.

Hallo Vance is the Vice President of the United States of America. He is probably going to be President one day. He should be proud of his achievements.

So? It’s not an excuse for ill manners is it? Would the King, PM of the UK (whoever it was), Obama, Macron etc. behave the same way - no, because they have good manners.

Who knows what goes on behind closed doors Casdon? At least Vance states his opinion like it or not. Does Starmer have any to voice?

Casdon

It means he has a very high opinion of himself Allira, he thinks he’s as wonderful as chocolate.

Thanks.

Nothing matches chocolate 🍫

Can you resist bringing your opinion of Starmer into any thread you are on ronib, even when it’s completely irrelevant, as here?

I’m not talking about what goes on behind closed doors either, I’m talking about somebody on a private visit to the UK who behaves like a prima donna who thinks that every word and action they take we should hang on. Put aside your political views, are you saying that you respect people who behave like that. I don’t, whoever they are.

Like what exactly?