Activists promised a wall of noise...really?
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The residence was cordoned off by a ring of 10ft steel fencing, backed with concrete blocks and signs on the fence which warned that trying to cross it will lead to arrest or use of force. Police vans and lorries with horses and dogs were also at the entrance while suited US officials patrolled the garden.
When the President arrived, there was a flurry of activity as dozens of police vehicles and officers patrolled the grounds. Mr Trump received more boos and jeers as he was flown out by helicopter for dinner with Theresa May.
Protester Sam Fullerton admitted that the President may not see the demonstration but said: ‘He watches a lot of TV so he’ll see it on TV.’
More than 0 events have been planned nationwide in a ‘carnival of resistance’.
Today thousands of people are expected for a Stop Trump march from 12pm in central London followed by a ‘Bring the Noise’ party.