Donald Trump is set to arrive for a state visit filled with grandeur and ceremony, accompanied by a massive security operation that includes a ‘ring of steel’ fence around Windsor Castle, armed officers, sniffer dogs, and mounted patrols. The scale of the operation is comparable to the King’s coronation, with thousands of British police officers working alongside US secret service agents.
A ‘Beast’ limousine will transport Trump, while he will also be flown in his personal helicopter Marine One. A motorcade of more than 20 vehicles, including electronic defense technology and satellite communications, is expected to follow. The operation includes an ambulance, outriders checking terrain before the president passes, and a UK special forces rapid response team on standby.
Security chiefs are concerned about potential threats from Islamist extremism, anti-Trump protesters, and domestic terrorism. Behavioral specialists will watch for suspicious activity, while airborne military units and police snipers will be deployed if necessary. The operation aims to strengthen ties between the US and UK during a tense international period concerning trade and security.
Trump’s state visit has been marred by controversy, with Charlie Kirk’s assassination on Wednesday night casting a shadow over the event. Despite this, Trump is expected to engage in high-level discussions with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, including talks on the conflict in Ukraine and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Source: https://www.irishstar.com/news/us-news/donald-trump-security-beast-hazmat-35912220