Fears grow over Donald Trump protest backlash

White House officials afraid thin-skinned president could lash out at his hosts

An anti-Trump protest outside Parliament last year
(Image credit: Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images)

Fears are growing that huge protests planned to mark Donald Trump’s UK visit on Friday could create a backlash from the US president that further worsens transatlantic relations at a crucial time for Nato.

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