Musicians and Donald Trump have a fraught relationship. From ordering him to stop playing their music to calling out his politics, some of the highest-profile artists in the world have aligned themselves against, the US president. While several prominent singers have been calling out Trump since as far back as 1989, when he was a promoter for the Rolling Stones (Keith Richards was not a fan), his time as president has prompted many more to criticise him at shows, write protest songs about him, or mock him from their social media accounts. From the end of his campaign to Kanye West meeting Trump in the Oval Office this month, here’s an extensive timeline of some of the most notable moments involving Trump and the music industry. 2016 October After months of statements expressing the Rolling Stone’s distaste at Trump using their music at his rallies, frontman Mick Jagger explains why they are unable to stop him from doing it. “When you appear in … [Read more...] about A history of musicians rejecting Trump, from Rihanna to Pharrell Williams and the Rolling Stones
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Watch live: Trump says relationship between US and UK ‘indispensable’
Latest: Donald Trump and Theresa May are holding a joint press conference at Chequers this afternoon.Watch it live here:Update - 1.40pm: Trump hails 'very strong' relationship with May despite earlier criticismDonald Trump insisted his relationship with Theresa May was "very, very strong" just hours after leaving the UK Prime Minister humiliated with an explosive assessment of her leadership.The US president left Mrs May badly wounded when he criticised her negotiating style, lavished praise on Boris Johnson days after he walked out of Cabinet and warned her Brexit plan could "kill" any UK-US trade deal.Speaking at Chequers, as the shockwaves continued to reverberate following his brutal assessment, Mr Trump insisted said he and Theresa May had "probably never developed a better relationship" than during the dinner last night.Seated alongside the UK PM at her official country residence in Buckinghamshire, Mr Trump appeared to adopt a more conciliatory tone, saying: "The relationship is … [Read more...] about Watch live: Trump says relationship between US and UK ‘indispensable’
Opinion: Forget the Donald – Melania Trump deserves a warm welcome in Britain
What is Donald Trump’s greatest asset? His charm, maybe – though it is rarely glimpsed. His business acumen? Opinions are divided. His multifarious qualities as a “strong and stable genius”, a self-description he repeated at the Nato Summit? His social media skills? No. Come off it. Donald Trump’s greatest asset is Melania Trump. In 1998, when he dumped the gloriously-named Celina Midelfart to go out with the fragrant Melanija Knavs, he chose well. On the other hand, I can’t think what first attracted her to the multi-billionaire property magnate. In any case, she arrives in Britain a welcome First Lady. At the very least, she takes the edge off her husband’s abrasive personality. She seems intelligent and not unkind, and makes it her business to make friends, while her husband enjoys winding up supposed friends and allies. I suspect this former model will be a huge hit with the Duke of Edinburgh, for example, and Philip May … [Read more...] about Opinion: Forget the Donald – Melania Trump deserves a warm welcome in Britain
Donald Trump’s UK Visit To Avoid London Protests, No.10 Confirms
Donald Trump will largely avoid London as he tries to shun mass protests during his controversial trip to the UK, the British government has confirmed. The US President’s four-day tour will instead include a military parade at Winston Churchill’s birthplace of Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, talks with Theresa May at her Chequers country home, and tea with the Queen at Windsor Castle. Trump will spend just a few hours in the capital, when he overnights at the US Ambassador’s residence in Regent’s Park. But he will not visit Downing Street, Buckingham Palace or the Houses of Parliament, all of which are expected to feature the biggest protests ever seen during a visit by an American President. US Ambassador to London Woody Johnson denied that Trump was running away from the protests. “The President is not avoiding anything. The President is merely trying to get as impactful a trip as he can get within a 24 hour period,” Johnson said. “This is a … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s UK Visit To Avoid London Protests, No.10 Confirms
White House defends Melania Trump’s ‘Be Best’ plan in copying Obama-era booklet
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest White House defends Melania Trump's 'Be Best' plan in copying Obama-era booklet White House swings back at critics who say her Be Best campaign to promote kids' well-being copied a booklet by the Obama administration. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. 21 Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Maria Puente, USA TODAY Published 3:03 a.m. ChT May 9, 2018 | Updated 5:34 a.m. ChT May 9, 2018 CLOSE The first lady has been relatively silent during this presidency. But Monday she announced her initiative. It was a bit baffling. Take a look at our favorite jokes, then vote for yours at usatoday.com/opinion. USA TODAY Opinion_Eileen Rivers CONNECT … [Read more...] about White House defends Melania Trump’s ‘Be Best’ plan in copying Obama-era booklet