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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
JD Vance plans summer holiday in the English countryside with family - crowds warn be ready for protests
J.D. Vance, the Vice President, plans a summer vacation in England. His itinerary includes London, the Cotswolds, and Scotland. Anti-Trump groups plan protests during his trip. They oppose Trump's policies and intend to disrupt Vance's vacation. Protests occurred previously at Disneyland and a ski resort. Activists plan demonstrations at various locations during his visit. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What makes the Cotswolds a hot spot for elite Americans? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Why are protesters following JD Vance abroad? Has JD Vance faced this kind of backlash before? FAQs J.D. Vance, the Vice President, plans to spend the summer with his family in the beautiful English countryside, but not everyone is happy about it. Protesters, some of whom have followed him across the United States, now plan to stop his trip to the Cotswolds with rallies and other forms of groups have said they will protest the vice president's planned summer vacation in the English such as the Stop Trump Coalition , have promised to make the trip difficult because they are still unhappy with Trump's policies. There are likely to be protests in both England and Scotland during the vice president will "find the resistance waiting" during his summer vacation in England, which is an ocean and nearly 4,000 miles from Washington, according to the Stop Trump Coalition, as per a report by the Daily to The Telegraph, the vice president, his spouse Usha, and their three kids are scheduled to visit London in mid-August, rent a cottage in the Cotswolds, and then head to as the "Hamptons of England," the Cotswolds is a breathtaking region in the southwest of the country that is home to charming villages and undulating hills. King Charles, Hugh Grant, and David Beckham are among the wealthy elite who frequent the has been reported that JD Vance is looking for rental properties in the area, possibly in anticipation of Trump's it is simultaneously hosting a literary festival, one Oxfordshire property is unable to assist. It is reported that another affluent Anglo is thinking of making the Second Family an offer of his own British politicians are assisting the Vance family with their travel arrangements. The veep's fascination with the "Hamptons of England" is merely the most recent development in Vance's rise through the ranks of society, which has included stops at Yale, the US Senate, the Naval Observatory, Peter Thiel's venture capital fund, and redneck Ohio, as per a report by The sporting shamrock socks on St. Patrick's Day, Vance is an unlikely anglophile who made a joke about Britain being the "first truly Islamist country that will get a nuclear weapon." Many American Cotswoldians, like Ellen DeGeneres, who escaped across the Atlantic following Trump's reelection, will probably be appalled by a Vance "a coalition of pro-Palestinian demonstrators, climate protesters, and trade unions are set to hijack Vance's peaceful stay, which was first made public by The Spectator," according to the this month, Vance went to Disneyland with his children, and the Stop Trump Coalition has promised to make sure that his joy is as short-lived as it was. Outside the hotel where he was reportedly staying, protesters gathered to voice their opposition to the Trump administration's harsh immigration raids in March, JD Vance and his family had to leave a ski resort when protests broke out against the government's support for Ukraine. Demonstrations against the administration's stance on Ukraine erupted in Vermont in March, forcing Vance and his family to evacuate a ski Disneyland earlier this month, the Vances encountered opposition as well. The day before his arrival, the Vances were scheduled to stay at the Grand Californian Hotel, where more than 100 demonstrators gathered to voice their opposition to the Trump administration's mass his arrival day, fewer protesters turned up, and the park reportedly closed some rides so the Vances could enjoy them in private, which caused delays for other park Stop Trump Coalition plans to place a large message on a beach that can be seen from the sky and hang anti-Trump banners and flags along roadside plans to visit London, rent a cottage in the Cotswolds, and then travel to are targeting Vance for supporting Trump's policies, such as immigration raids.
The National
6 days ago
- Politics
- The National
There are so many reasons why UK shouldn't welcome Trump
Donald Trump's adoring fans, such as Nigel Farage, who idolise and copy his far-right and authoritarian agenda, want to pull out all the stops, even demanding that the UK Government brings Westminster out of recess so Trump president can give a speech to MPs. This is a man whose return to the White House has led to some of the most harmful policies created by any US president in recent history. Instability caused by on-again, off-again economic policy, the human rights and due process violations of detentions and deportations, and the elimination of support for foreign aid and environmental protections will have consequences that the world will have to live with for decades to come. READ MORE: Diane Abbott suspended from Labour after racism comments Trump has cut healthcare for the poorest people in the US, including a substantial number of his own Republican voters. He has rolled back women's reproductive rights, resulting in prolonged suffering and even deaths due to lack of legal healthcare, such as abortions and contraception in some states. He has ensured that his own supporters suffer while cutting taxes for the very richest. If it wasn't already clear how morally bankrupt millionaire politicians such as Farage are, his support of Trump should make it clear. The public are already planning mass protests in London for the president's visit. The people of Scotland, I'm sure, will do the same when he arrives here, just as we did before. Trump's last state visit was rightfully met with protest from thousands of people gathering on the streets across our country. His last state visit to Scotland was pre-criminal convictions, and this time the mounting evidence shows exactly why we must take to the streets again and oppose him. Last year, Trump was found guilty of 34 charges relating to false accounting in his business. This was after he paid a porn star $130,000 in hush money to try to cover up an affair. Not to mention the dozens of sexual assault allegations against him dating all the way back to the 1970s. Trump's clear disdain for women, his racism, and his climate denial are glaringly obvious for all of the world to see, and these values should have no place in our society. Anti-Trump campaigners regularly demonstrate outside of his golf courses, and who could forget the late, great Janey Godley standing with her placard to show Trump just how we all really feel about him? Scotland made it clear before that Trump is no friend of ours, and he never will be. READ MORE: Rachel Reeves says she wants to help first-time buyers. It won't work Our history of welcoming refugees and valuing the rule of law is at odds with his entire political views and personality, and long may that continue. But we can only make sure we stand on the right side of history, by continuing to reject Trump and the types of politics he represents. The UK Government is already on a slippery slope towards alignment with Trump's values, rolling back financial support for disabled people and blaming immigrants for problems they did not cause. Labour are consistently choosing to target the wrong 1%, allowing the ultra-wealthy to carry on causing harm to our climate, paying less than their fair share of tax, and pushing a very similar narrative to Trump's to stay rich at all costs. We know that this is not how the general public feel, and this is not what they expect of our democracy. That is why the Scottish Greens will continue to demand that we tax the rich properly, so that we can build a better, fairer society for everyone. We can be a nation that lifts people out of poverty, supports people when they need it, and invests in our climate for future generations, always, without question. Greens are the antidote to the spread of Trumpian politics, and it is about time that other political parties start choosing people and planet over welcoming provocateurs with open arms and raking in profits.
Axios
6 days ago
- Politics
- Axios
What to know about "Good Trouble Lives On" protests in Indiana
Hoosiers will be among the tens of thousands of people expected to protest the Trump administration again on Thursday, the fifth anniversary of the death of civil rights leader and former congressman John Lewis. Why it matters: Lewis was one of the most vocal critics of President Trump during his first administration. He skipped Trump's 2017 inauguration — only the second Lewis missed during his three-decade tenure in Congress including former President George Bush's inauguration in 2001. By the numbers: 56,000 people RSVP'd for more than 1,500 events across the country as of Friday, organizers said. What they're saying: "Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of action to respond to the attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration," the protest website said. "Together, we'll remind them that in America, the power lies with the people." The other side: "Nearly 80 million Americans gave President Trump a historic mandate to Make America Great Again and he is delivering on that promise in record time," White House spokesperson Liz Huston said in a statement. Context: Lewis, the son of sharecroppers, grew up in rural Alabama. The civil rights leader was arrested more than 40 times and injured repeatedly but remained an advocate for nonviolent protest, per the Library of Congress. "Rosa Parks inspired us to get in trouble," he said in 2019. "And I've been getting in trouble ever since. She inspired us to find a way, to get in the way, to get in what I call good trouble, necessary trouble." State of play: Anti-Trump protests since January have retained their momentum, including Tesla Takedown in March, Hands Off! and 50501 in April, May Day, No Kings in June, and Free America on Independence Day. Indivisible, a leading protest organization group, launched a project ahead of the protest to train a million people in non-cooperation, community organizing and campaign design. Zoom out: In March 1965, Lewis led more than 600 peaceful protesters across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. What was meant to be a push for voting rights became known as "Bloody Sunday" after state troopers attacked the marchers. He was elected to the U.S. House in 1986, representing most of Atlanta, and served until he died in 2020.
USA Today
7 days ago
- Politics
- USA Today
Hundreds of anti-Trump protests are scheduled nationwide over civil rights and GOP bill
Anti-Trump protests, channeling the legacy of Rep. John Lewis, are calling for 'good trouble.' Civil rights activist and Georgia Congressman John Lewis was known for saying he got into "good trouble" by using peaceful, non-violent action to challenge injustice. Now, in 1,600 cities and towns across the country, protesters are planning to make similar "good trouble" on July 17, the fifth anniversary of Lewis' death. 'What we want the nation to know is that his legacy lives on, that the good trouble that he got into and that he fought for is not over," said Barbara Arnwine, co-leader of the Transformative Justice Coalition. "We are absolutely focused on making sure that our voices throughout the country are raised.' Protesters are expected to turn out for a variety of reasons, including their opposition to the recently passed budget bill, attacks on womens rights and diversity, and immigration enforcement, such as President Donald Trump's decision to call out the California National Guard to quell pro-immigrant protests in Los Angeles. If you want to go: 'Good Trouble' protest locations: See where demonstrations are planned 'We have a president that is deploying (the) National Guard to actually stop peaceful protests, and it's making things more dangerous for people, and making things harder for people who just want to stand up, protect their neighbors and speak out, which is something that we're allowed to do," said Allison Pulliam, co-director of Declaration for American Democracy Coalition. A White House spokesperson said this week that President Donald Trump is doing what he promised to do on the campaign trail. 'Nearly 80 million Americans gave President Trump a historic mandate to Make America Great Again and he is delivering on that promise in record time,' said White House spokesperson Liz Huston. When do they start? Because they take place on a Thursday, many of the protests are scheduled to occur after the workday ends. Many of the morning events are organized as honk-and-wave protests at overpasses during rush hour. Organizers said they aren't worried the weekday timing will affect the number of protesters. Over 231,000 people were registered to attend by the afternoon of July 15. For previous demonstrations, signups have totaled only a fraction of those who actually turned up to protest. The Good Trouble protests follow the No Kings protests on June 14, which drew millions of Americans at more than 2,000 locations across the country. Why now? Leslie Proll, senior director, of the Voting Rights Program at the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, pointed out that the protests are happening just weeks before the 60th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson's signing the Voting Rights Act, on Aug. 6, 1965. 'In this moment, more than ever, we need to lift up our affirmative vision for a multiracial democracy in which everyone can participate,' she said. More: Why 'Good Trouble' protesters chose Thursday, July 17 to rally against Trump April Albright, legal director and chief of staff of Black Voters Matter, said Americans need to come out to defend one another once again. 'We need to march, yes. We should protest, yes. We should do our local elections, because power is birthed from the ground up," she said. "But we need every single facet of our communities actively engaging.'
Axios
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Axios
"Good Trouble Lives On" rallies planned in Chicago
Tens of thousands of people are expected to protest the Trump administration again on Thursday, the fifth anniversary of the death of civil rights leader and former congressman John Lewis. Why it matters: Lewis was one of the most vocal critics of President Trump during his first administration. Trump's 2017 inauguration was the first that Lewis missed during his three-decade tenure in Congress. By the numbers: 56,000 people RSVP'd for more than 1,500 events across the country as of Friday, organizers said. Zoom in: Local organizers are hosting a rally at 5:30pm Thursday at Daley Plaza, and events are scheduled for suburban areas as well. What they're saying: "'Good Trouble Lives On ' is a national day of action to respond to the attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration," the protest website said. "Together, we'll remind them that in America, the power lies with the people." The other side: "Nearly 80 million Americans gave President Trump a historic mandate to Make America Great Again and he is delivering on that promise in record time," White House spokesperson Liz Huston said in a statement. Context: Lewis, the son of sharecroppers, grew up in rural Alabama. The civil rights leader was arrested more than 40 times and injured repeatedly but remained an advocate for nonviolent protest, per the Library of Congress. "Rosa Parks inspired us to get in trouble," he said in 2019. "And I've been getting in trouble ever since. She inspired us to find a way, to get in the way, to get in what I call good trouble, necessary trouble." State of play: Anti-Trump protests since January have retained their momentum, including Tesla Takedown in March, Hands Off! and 50501 in April, May Day, No Kings in June, and Free America on Independence Day. Indivisible, a leading protest organization group, launched a project ahead of the protest to train a million people in non-cooperation, community organizing and campaign design. Zoom out: In March 1965, Lewis led more than 600 peaceful protesters across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. What was meant to be a push for voting rights became known as "Bloody Sunday" after state troopers attacked the marchers.
