JUST IN: Anti-Trump protesters gather in central London

Anti-Trump Protests Unfold in Central London During President's UK Visit

As U.S. President Donald Trump dined with members of the British royal family in Windsor, a group of demonstrators assembled in central London to voice their opposition. The protest, scheduled to commence shortly after, drew attention to various concerns surrounding the president's policies and associations.

Participants carried a variety of signs and banners expressing their disagreement with Trump. Common messages included calls to "Dump Trump" and "Stop Trump," reflecting widespread discontent among the crowd.

Some protesters arrived in costumes representing global figures such as Russian President Vladimir Putin, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and social media personality Andrew Tate. Their accompanying signs highlighted themes like support for certain international leaders, labeling them as "war criminals for Trump," "murderers for Trump," and "misogynists for Trump."

The demonstration also featured signage addressing specific geopolitical issues that Trump has commented on, including the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as well as Israel's military actions in Gaza.

Additional messages referenced Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier convicted of sex offenses, whom Trump has sought to disassociate from despite documented past connections.

Other notable signs included "No to Trump’s fascist regime" and a comparison describing the president as the "nastiest thing in London since the plague," drawing on historical analogies to emphasize their views.

One particularly poignant sign read, "This son of a Holocaust survivor says: Stop the genocide in Gaza!" This comes in the context of a recent independent United Nations inquiry, released on Tuesday, which concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza—a claim that Israel has strongly denied.

The protest highlights the polarized reactions to Trump's international engagements, serving as a platform for diverse voices on global and domestic issues. As events like these continue to unfold, they underscore the importance of open dialogue in democratic societies.