Protesters beam Epstein video at England’s Windsor Castle before Trump visit
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An image of US President Donald Trump alongside disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein that was projected at Windsor Castle on Sept 16.
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WINDSOR – Protesters on Sept 16 projected images of US President Donald Trump and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein onto a castle in England where the former will stay during his Britain state visit.
The Led by Donkeys group, which is known for its viral stunts targeting politicians, broadcast a video montage for several minutes onto one of the towers of Windsor Castle, west of London.
The shots – shown shortly before Mr Trump’s arrival in Britain – included the President’s mugshot, portraits of Epstein, newspaper headlines and footage of the two men dancing together.
The local police said four people had been arrested “on suspicion of malicious communications” following the stunt in Windsor.
“We take any unauthorised activity around Windsor Castle extremely seriously,” said Chief Superintendent Felicity Parker of Thames Valley Police, adding that officers “responded swiftly to stop the projection”.
Mr Trump has struggled to shake off stories about his ties to his former friend Epstein, who died in prison in 2019 before his trial for sexual exploitation.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has also been affected, dismissing his ambassador to Washington
Even before Air Force One touched down, dozens of anti-Trump demonstrators gathered in Windsor to protest against his visit.
Thousands more plan to demonstrate in London, although the US leader will avoid the capital and the public during his stay.
He and wife Melania will stay at Windsor Castle on Sept 17, hosted by King Charles III
Mr Trump will join Mr Starmer on Sept 18 for a day of political and economic talks at the Prime Minister’s country residence before heading back to the US again. AFP
