A top-ranking British lawmaker said President Donald Trump is not welcome to speak before Parliament.
On Thursday, Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow ... moreA top-ranking British lawmaker said President Donald Trump is not welcome to speak before Parliament.
On Thursday, Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow doubled down on his view that Trump should not be allowed to address lawmakers in the historic Westminster Hall during an official visit to the United Kingdom. Trump has still not earned the right and does not deserve the honor, Bercow reportedly said at a Queen Mary University London event.
“An invitation to address both Houses of Parliament is not a bauble to be handed out by the prime minister of the day,” said Bercow, per the Press Association news agency. “It is not a government prerogative; that is a matter for the speakers of the two Houses.”
In February, Bercow vowed to block Trump from speaking before Parliament, an honor which was afforded to former President Barack Obama in 2011. An address by a foreign leader to Parliament was “not an automatic right&rd... less
It is really nice to have peaceful interactions with all of you, regardless of your beliefs. I admire people who stand for what they believe even if I do not agree. Thank you all f... moreIt is really nice to have peaceful interactions with all of you, regardless of your beliefs. I admire people who stand for what they believe even if I do not agree. Thank you all for being so peaceful even when we disagree.
During a White House meeting Trump demanded to know why he should accept immigrants from "****hole countries" rather than people from places like Norway.
He can barely make it through the first year of his term.He may be right though. It depends on how low this country has already sank as far as what he has to offer and what s... moreHe can barely make it through the first year of his term.He may be right though. It depends on how low this country has already sank as far as what he has to offer and what she has to offer.Do we care about the planet or do we care about a wall that does nothing but cause hate and fear?Do we want the rich to share what they steal? Or do we want the poor to keep paying through the ass?
