CLEAN : UK under pressure to cancel Trump state visit

The transcript discusses the complexities of inviting a controversial elected president for a state visit. It highlights the importance of diplomatic relations between the US and UK, the role of the Prime Minister in exerting influence, and the debate over travel bans. The discussion also touches on historical precedents of inviting controversial leaders and concludes with the potential implications of allowing or denying a state visit.

Why does the speaker believe the administration should engage with the US president?

• Due to a special relationship with the US.

• Because he is a dictator.

• To avoid diplomatic relations.

• To impose travel bans.

What is the speaker's stance on Donald Trump's visit?

• The speaker opposes the visit.

• The speaker is indifferent.

• The speaker supports the visit.

• The speaker is unaware of the visit.

What historical context does the speaker provide regarding invitations to leaders?

• Only democratic leaders have been invited.

• Dictators have never been invited.

• Other controversial leaders have been invited in the past.

• Only US presidents have been invited.

How does the speaker describe Donald Trump's election?

• He inherited the position.

• He seized power through a coup.

• He was elected democratically.

• He was appointed by the military.

What could be a consequence of not inviting Trump for a state visit, according to the speaker?

• It would be celebrated globally.

• It would have no impact.

• It would be seen as a positive move.

• It would be frowned upon.