Should the UK have banned Donald Trump from visiting?
Polls
13th July 2018
13th July 2018
THE special relationship between the UK and the US was being tested this week with the arrival of President Donald Trump.
The US President divides opinion in the US and across the world. He has a different way of doing politics and often announces big decisions on Twitter.
Mr Trump was set to arrive in London yesterday (Thursday 12 July), with a variety of groups planning to stage marches and protests against some of his policies. While the President has his supporters, some of his ideas upset many people. For example, his promise to build a wall along the US-Mexico border has been seen as being prejudiced and unhelpful. Also, his travel ban to stop people from mainly Muslim nations entering the US has been criticised for being racist. The President, however, says he is not racist and his decisions are to protect the security of the American people.
In Britain this week, one of the most bizarre protests planned against the president was a giant balloon showing him as a big angry baby. Protesters raised £16,000 to have it made, and had to get permission from Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to fly it over Parliament Square. Critics say it is disrespectful.
In a First News poll last year, 79% of children said Donald Trump was not welcome here. But, have any of the things he has said or done since then made you change your mind? So, we ask you again…
Should the UK have banned Donald Trump from visiting?
120 Comments
oritime · 6 years ago
The UK should not have banned him because the Uk can ask him why is he doing what he does
gamerbug8 · 6 years ago
Yes because he is racist and sexist and these types of people are not accepted in this country!
ninjahiro · 6 years ago
No! he should have been allowed he does great things and England mocked him! No its not right of England.
fatseal · 6 years ago
Why should he come here? After all, he hasn't helped the country in any way.
Mog18 · 6 years ago
I think he should have been banned because he nearly started a war with north Korea, and i do not want a war to start between the uk and the USA. also, i`m pretty sure he hates disabled people with both physical conditions and mental conditions
sunglasses · 6 years ago
NO ONE LIKES DONALD DUCK
darjap · 6 years ago
In my opinion Donald Trump shouldn't be banned from visiting England because even though many don't like him, he is still an important figure in the part of the World.
lavender08 · 6 years ago
First to comment!!!!!! President Trump doesn't deserve the pleasure of visiting the UK.
plane · 6 years ago
Yes because otherwise Mr Trump may ban the United Kingdom from entering the United states of America.
cal44 · 6 years ago
He is absoloutely rubbish because he should have banned guns in America last year. He should be banned from the UK and be everywhere.
natalija · 6 years ago
The UK should not have banned Donald Trump from visiting because Donald Trump might give us some advice.
floppyfish · 6 years ago
NO
Because Trump has some very bad ideas and I don't want our government mixing with them.
jammybob · 6 years ago
yes because he makes all the wrong decisions!
jammybob · 6 years ago
first to comment
tintin13 · 6 years ago
Trump says he doesn't mind about the protest and says that people in scotland like him! But one thing I am sure about is that I definitley don't lkike him one bit!!!!!!!!!!!!
woo2le · 6 years ago
First to comment ?
rohanlh · 6 years ago
I think Trump shouldn't be allowed to come to the UK because he might spread hate and anger which causes chaos.
_louis.y · 6 years ago
He should be allowed because he's the president of the US and we shouldn't stop him from entering our country if he wants to come because that's just going to cause more problems between UK and USA.
sophia6 · 6 years ago
We should ban Donald Trump from visiting the UK because he has been mean to other countries by not letting them into America so we should give him a taste of his own medicine. We also shouldn't ban him from being allowed in the UK because we can tell him what we think and we would be doing what he is doing which we disagree on.
gamer07 · 6 years ago
Donald trump is a rightful human, and has the power to be anywhere, and anyway, he was invited here on business terms. How would you like it if you were banned from somewhere you haven't actually been because of a few protesters?
gamer07 · 6 years ago
?if u agree.
dexter365 · 6 years ago
no Because if there was ever another massive war we would want the U.S.A on our side
cmi_hall1 · 6 years ago
YES they should've because we have been disrespectful to Donald Trump and he has been disrespectful and racist to other countries so I think he should've just stayed in the U.S.A. If he had stayed, there probably wouldn't of been protests here.
cmi_hall1 · 6 years ago
First as well!!!?
galactic12 · 6 years ago
First.
jake10 · 6 years ago
No because he is stopping people coming to the US so if we stopped him from coming here we would be doing the same thing
synchro101 · 6 years ago
Yes he should because he has done lots of unfair things that could affect our lives so before he came we should atleast been able to vote on wether he should or should not have had come.
dancemunch · 6 years ago
Trump is racist, sexist and cruel. No one wants him here!!
abanaza- · 6 years ago
I think the UK should ban Trump because he is so racist and unpopular. If people are protesting it must be for good reason and we should listen to them!
uglypigeon · 6 years ago
Yes because, he is a disgusting racist and should we really let him know that it’s okay to be that way by letting him into our country?
fox64 · 6 years ago
Anyone home or am I the first?
fox64 · 6 years ago
Donald Trump is a tangerine with a wig.
fox64 · 6 years ago
The American president is a tangerine with a wig.
fox64 · 6 years ago
Another duplicate comment by accident- sorry guys! :o
dcfan · 6 years ago
Donald Trump has some very bad opinions,so we should have banned him from visiting the UK.
honhon88 · 6 years ago
No because maybe we don't really want him here but actually banning him would be a bit extreme and might cause protests from his supporters.
fridayfun9 · 6 years ago
No
Even though he is causing a lot of upset and drama to the world it would not be fair to ban him from coming to our country because he could come back and ban Britons from travelling or working in the USA and could cause problems.Also we could be considered fighting back.
fridayfun9 · 6 years ago
No
Even though he is causing a lot of upset and drama to the world it would not be fair to ban him from coming to our country because he could come back and ban Britons from travelling or working in the USA and could cause problems.Also we could be considered fighting back!!
toughgirlx · 6 years ago
I think no because he has not done anything to threaten UK laws or guidance. As long as Donald Trump has not done anything to involve or hurt UK laws or include us in any conflict, I think he may visit.
redpikachu · 6 years ago
First! Trump has only caused havoc in the UK so he should not of been welcomed
rinlen432 · 6 years ago
He has been really rude to a lot of people and has offended many as well. This should not be accepted and he should not be forgiven. (FIRST TO COMMENT)
doubleaa · 6 years ago
Donald is very rude to my religion so personally i think that he should not be allowed in the UK for it id not a suprise that there are lots of protesters
monkey36 · 6 years ago
I think Donald Trump should have been banned from visiting, as with the UK’s parliamentary situation how it is currently, we don’t look as good as we would like for when Trump visits.
#FirstComment!
bobfm · 6 years ago
The US president should not come to the UK he has said horrible things about us and are MPs!
kitten26 · 6 years ago
Yes, because he told us to sue the european union. ???????????
oceangirl5 · 6 years ago
I, personally would NOT like to have Trump because he has done awful things and i don't want those things in the UK
hermione58 · 6 years ago
Yes, I do think the UK should have banned Donald Trump from visiting because his policies (such as his promise to build a wall between Mexico and America and his travel ban to stop people from mainly Muslim nations from entering the US) are, in my opinion, prejudiced and he could've brought some of that prejudice into the UK.
Hermione58 :)
gabbiellaa · 6 years ago
I mean, we all know we don't like Trump, but its good to hear views from around the world. What is the reason for banning Trump from coming into the UK? Plus, what possible things could he do? This is the UK, we have a strong Government and Police. I don't really see the point of banning Trump. But it could show how England is an empowering Country and we don't like losers ;)
floppyfish · 6 years ago
No
floppyfish · 6 years ago
Yes.
ravenclaw1 · 6 years ago
My opinion is no. We all don't like him because he is cruel, racist and sexist and otherwise I would have said yes. But I say no because he probably came for business reasons. Just think if that was you as the president of America being rejected to come to the UK.
nergit · 6 years ago
He should totally be banned from the UK. Let me rephrase that, from setting FOOT into the UK!
Who wants a racist, sexist, war-staring dumbo in OUR UK?! Just answer that! WHO?! Remember, he said that the PM should not negotiate with the EU! He banned certain countries from entering the USA, so why shouldn't we ban him from entering the UK? Who's agrees?
claudine · 6 years ago
I understand that Donald Trump is important ally to the UK, however, a visit to the UK wasn't necessary as most of us don't like him! Trump and May could've discussed things on the phone or in a different country.
claudine · 6 years ago
Visiting the UK should be an honour because we are a respectful, welcoming place. Donald Trump doesn't deserve this honour because of his outrageous policies.
noodlecat · 6 years ago
Trump should not be banned from the UK as he had to come to discuss important subjects with the prime minister, due to our relationship with the US.
mr.gprvl · 6 years ago
Yes because he is sooooo bad at being president. He is not welcome in the UK whatsoever.
cake098 · 6 years ago
No as he hasn't done anything wrong to the UK and there is no reason why to ban him from our country
kitten26 · 6 years ago
Donald Trump should not have been allowed into the UK because he has done nothing for our country. He even suggested we sue the EU!?
tesarous · 6 years ago
I do not think that Donald Trump should have come to England because he gave Teresa May bad advice to sue the EU, which is quite a rash decision and would cause even more trouble for England to deal with. Whereas, Donald Trump has his own problems with increasing gun rate in America and instead of doing anything about it he is supporting how easy it is to get a gun licence.
Donald Trumps style of politics is based off of hatred to migrants this was displayed by Donald Trump keeping Mexican migrants in cages. However, England embraces different cultures and nationalities, which I am proud of. This is why I think Donald Trumps advice was pointless as well as his visit.
stargalaxy · 6 years ago
No because he is sexist ,racist,and every thing EXEPT nice.I don't like him,my bffs don't like him,and no-one likes him.
chocoblock · 6 years ago
Yes because he has some very strange ideas and thinks that the USA should only take in countries that are 'approved'. Imagine if the government somehow thought this was a good idea and built a wall between Scotland and Wales!
hobbes123 · 6 years ago
Yes!!!!!! I agree with gamerbug8?
spandolie · 6 years ago
the reason why i said no is that one sometimes trump can be funny but other times he can be the worst person ever but then he almost had a nuclearwar with north korea
commenter3 · 6 years ago
Trump should not be let in because he will more likely cause many protests wherever he goes . In addition , he is causing many trade wars with the steel trade war in euorope and the one in china . Finally, he put a travel ban on “mainly Muslim nations”(quote from issue 630 13-19 July 2018) . This is not just racism but also propaganda and scapegoating. I hope you consider this.
commenter3 · 6 years ago
Just saying, to answer nergit’s question, I agree. I also agree to cal44
commenter3 · 6 years ago
Oh yeah , and if you see this, go on google and see on images trump-gumshoos meme.
Umbrella4 · 6 years ago
YES- We do not like people who are racist or sexist so why should he be welcome here when he is both of those things! He didn't deserve to meet the queen!
rollersk8t · 6 years ago
Yes I think Donald Trump should have been banned if they knew that they were going to fly the Baby Trump over the houses of parliament. This is because if Donald Trump saw it, he would be offended!
drummercmd · 6 years ago
Definetly!
agentlord · 6 years ago
N-O spells no Donald Trump
ZENCE40 · 6 years ago
I agree with gamerbug8
equality4 · 6 years ago
The UK should've banned Donald Trump. He doesn't value equality at all. The balloon baby Trump would've probably made a better USA president. This country needs love not hate.
equality4 · 6 years ago
The UK should've banned Donald Trump. He doesn't value equality at all!
The balloon baby Trump would have probably made a better USA president!
Right now, the UK needs LOVE not hate.
nostrils · 6 years ago
We shouldn't let such a vile person into our country. I embarrassed we even considered it.
hc-524219 · 6 years ago
I think the UK should have banished him from England because even if he is the president of the US, other people are racially abused because of him. No offence to Donald ? but he is like one of the worst US presidents I have ever heard of. Of course he might had tried to stop the unfriendly relationship between North Korea and his country, but why on earth would we racially abuse his own people? That is like really mean! Those kinds of presidents should be thrown in jail!
FNFan · 6 years ago
His mother is Scottish, do we really want to ban him from his Mothers homeland
shreddeddo · 6 years ago
yes, trump is bad
bellebeast · 6 years ago
They should of banned him because he is super annoying
mousesyd2 · 6 years ago
No because we are a small island surrounded by sea and very vulnerable during war. Therefore however much we dislike him we need the US's support in times of attack. But this is just my opinion and it does not mean I support Donald Trump.
draco · 6 years ago
no cause he doesnt treat people equally
xx_puppys · 6 years ago
Although Donald Trump may not be the ideal President, I do believe that with not allowing him to come would have made trade deals worse with the USA!
mimpi123 · 6 years ago
He should not have had a state visit and we don't or shouldn't accept racism or sexism and his brand of politics.
con-con · 6 years ago
Yes because he is extremely rude and racist
brownie12 · 6 years ago
No because yes I don't like donould trump and find him distcustingly racis and sexis though at the same time America is one of the uk's closets trade allies and with the previous china and us trade situation who's to say he can't start the same thing with the uk to ,no we should not be pushed around but with the hole brexit crisis going on it's seems sensible to keep on a good side with the US with all the leave and trade charges going on in the EU
sootysweep · 6 years ago
of course! Not letting people into America is soooooooooooo mean. It could be the peoples last hope. Building a wall seperating mexico from the USA is also horrible.
daipal · 6 years ago
No because he is the president of the U.S.A so we should respect him!?
ti-10 · 6 years ago
Yes! He is horrible and cruel!
Pipseycat · 6 years ago
He says no mexicans, we say no Donald
ron · 6 years ago
I hate what Donald Trump does
sammyseal7 · 6 years ago
Yes, I h8 him
boyhornet · 6 years ago
Let me think... no.
boyhornet · 6 years ago
BTW I agree with stargalaxy and nergit (look further up the comments) so if they're reading this then thanks for the statements, he shouldn't have come here.
flossingg · 6 years ago
I say no cos everyone has a right to travel
flossingg · 6 years ago
Sorry it would be real funny cos we could throw tomatoes at him...
cotton77 · 6 years ago
If Donald trump was reading this right now he would be a bit angry
dr.z999 · 6 years ago
The UK should have banned DT from coming to the UK because he is going to make things worse for brexit ??
ys001 · 6 years ago
It is quite rude.
ys001 · 6 years ago
I think he should be banned . Although it can seem rude when you ban someone from something. Basically I am not really sure.
mrmilo · 6 years ago
Donald trump is the president of America so he should mind his own American business
papa435 · 6 years ago
Yes because he rude. Have you seen the comments he has made on Tv?
flossingg · 6 years ago
He is a rude and disrespectful man. He hates disabled people, is rude to women, gets over respected, everything is handed to him on a silver plate. My friend told me he wants funding from the Mexicans for the wall keeping the Mexicans out. That is demanding and disrespectful. And above all racist. He is very sexist, that makes me so angry.
elk10 · 6 years ago
YES
llamatoast · 6 years ago
Yes because he hasn't done anything to help Britain.
shreddeddo · 6 years ago
I agree with gamerbug8
dylangunva · 6 years ago
If we ban him it will cause a disruption between the relationship of the UK and US, So if there's ever another war US wont be are Allie!
pawsomecat · 6 years ago
Yes because he is a nasty man!
oceangirl · 6 years ago
No, what has Donald Trump done??
ollym · 6 years ago
he's a bad man so no
ollym · 6 years ago
he's a bad man so no
llamatoast · 6 years ago
Stupid Trump!!!!!!!!!!!
mollyboo8 · 6 years ago
I think the UK should of banned him because he's doing the WRONG THING in America, so he could of done a bad thing here, too.
Reply underneath if you agree
melon_cow7 · 6 years ago
Yes because he is a ? poop
melon_cow7 · 6 years ago
I agree with mollyboo8
jedigeorge · 6 years ago
yes because I don't think he's good even in the US!
aoifeh · 6 years ago
He is an inbarestmant to the usa
kalar23 · 6 years ago
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
hector7 · 5 years ago
Dumb Trump!
hcew · 5 years ago
Why would they ban him. He is a influential man and if we work out trade deals with America it will be very lucrative
luciah · 5 years ago
100%
beachgirl · 4 years ago
Donald Trump is a very respected man. He came at an important time. We should treat him kindly even if our opinions say otherwise.
For instance, it is better to talk to a bully with kindness. Be the better person you know?