Politics

The political gets personal at Womens March on London

Up to 80,000 people took part in the Women’s March on London to protest Donald Trump’s presidency. The march set off from the US Embassy and ended at Trafalgar Square where politicians and activists spoke out against President Trump.It was one of 673 similar events taking place around the world. Organisers estimate more than 2 million protesters will march in solidarity with women in the US.

Jan 21, 2017

Protesters gather outside US embassy in London in anti-Trump protest

Protesters gathered outside the US Embassy on Grosvenor Square in London, in solidarity with anti-Trump protests in the US. The “Stand Up to Racism” demonstration took place on the day of President Trump’s inauguration.On 21 January more protests are planned, including the Women’s March on London, and others in several UK cities.In total 673 Women’s Marches will take place around the world with more than 2 million participants in total expected.

Jan 21, 2017

Watch President Trump and First Lady Melania on their first dance at Inaugural ball

New US President Donald Trump attended three inaugural balls with the First Lady Melania across Washington DC on 20 January. After appearing at the Liberty Ball, the first couple attended the Freedom Ball at the Washington Convention Center and attended a tribute event where they danced with servicemen and women at the National Building Museum.

Jan 21, 2017

Donald Trump supporters explain why they voted for the controversial Republican

With Donald Trump now sworn in as president of the United States, IBTimes UK spoke to his supporters along the inaugural parade route in Washington DC about why they voted for the controversial candidate.

Jan 21, 2017

Thousands protest Donald Trump inauguration on streets of Washington DC

Thousands of people across Washington DC have taken to the streets to protest the inauguration of Donald Trump. Dozens have been arrested throughout the city, and some demonstrators have reportedly clashed with police. Hundreds of activists also gathered on the parade route, in a day long rally organised by the Answer Coalition.

Jan 21, 2017

Police fire tear gas on protesters at Trump inauguration

Protesters descended on Washington on January 20, ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th US president. Clashes were seen between police and protesters, with reports of property damage.

Jan 20, 2017

First fight erupts between Bikers for Trump and Disrupt J20 groups at inauguration

A fight between a member of Bikers for Trump and a member of the group Disrupt J20 broke out near a checkpoint prior to the US presidential inauguration ceremony on 20 January.Bikers for Trump had a permit to hold a demonstration at John Marshall Park, according to the uploader. Thousands of protesters, along with thousands of supporters of President-elect Donald Trump, were expected in Washington for the inauguration.

Jan 20, 2017

Anti-Trump protesters set off flares in London

Protesters set off smoke bombs in London on Vauxhall Bridge, 20 January, as part of the “Bridges Not Walls” protest being held across the United Kingdom. The protesters were part of a series of demonstrations to coincide with the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Jan 20, 2017

Gambias new president Adama Barrow sworn in despite standoff with predecessor Yahya Jammeh

Adama Barrow took the oath of office as Gambias president at its embassy in neighbouring Senegal on 19 January, despite Yahya Jammeh refusing to step down. In his inauguration speech Barrow called for international and national support of his presidency, asking the military to step down, and threatening to label those who didnt follow his orders rebels.

Jan 20, 2017

Donald Trump tells his supporters Im going to be cheering you on

President-elect Donald Trump speaks to the crowd gathered outside of the Lincoln Memorial for his inauguration concert, Thursday (19 January) and tells them he will be cheering them on during inauguration day. Trump is preparing to sign executive actions on his first day in the White House on Friday to take the opening steps to crack down on immigration, build a wall on the U.S.-Mexican border and roll back outgoing President Barack Obamas policies.

Jan 20, 2017

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