Donald trump canceled January 11, scheduled for February official visit to Britain, during which had to take part in the opening ceremony of the new Embassy of the United States. Now instead of the President in London to the Secretary of state Rex Tillerson.
His refusal to visit the UK trump explained the actions of the administration of his predecessor.
«The reason I cancelled a trip to London is that I am not a supporter of the Obama administration’s decisions to sell the best and conveniently located Embassy in London «for peanuts» to over $1.2 billion to build in the suburbs new. This is a bad deal. Wanted me to cut the ribbon — NOT THAT!» — President wrote on his page on Twitter.
We will remind, the decision about moving the U.S. Embassy in London was made in 2008 for security reasons.
Despite the cancellation of the visit in February, it is expected that towards the end of the year, the President will visit the United Kingdom.
The mayor of London Sadiq Khan on the message trump the cancellation said: «Many Londoners were given to understand that Donald Trump is not welcome here, given the purported purpose and its policies. I think he finally took the hint».
Many Londoners have made it clear that Donald Trump is not welcome here while he is pursuing such a divisive agenda. It seems he’s finally got that message. pic.twitter.com/YD0ZHuWtr3
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) January 12, 2018
We will remind that in December of 2017 during a conversation with Prime Minister Theresa may, trump confirmed his intention to visit the UK in February.
