London Pub Gets Renamed by Trump Fans To Honor POTUS During UK Visit
The liberal mainstream media takes great delight in hindering the support for President Donald Trump and his agenda, no matter how well he’s doing.
And that includes hyping stories of overseas opposition to Trump.
But for Trump supporters, where there’s a will, there’s a way — and Damien Smyth, a 53-year-old born in Ireland, got the attention of the media after renaming his West London pub in honor of the 45th U.S. president, according to the U.K. Sun.
The tavern, officially known as The Jameson, has been temporarily renamed “The Trump Arms,” as the first couple makes another visit to the United Kingdom.
Tucked away in a quiet corner of West London, this pub has been renamed The Trump Arms in honor of the president’s U.K. state visit. https://t.co/DI8tjXC0Xq pic.twitter.com/rLUyznLwOQ
— ABC News (@ABC) June 3, 2019
“We did it last year when President Trump visited the U.K.,” Smyth told ABC News before Trump’s arrival. “We’ve done it again now because he’s coming here on Monday. We must mark the great relationship between the British, the Irish and the American people.”
Last year was the first time the pub changed its name, garnering enough coverage to get a direct response from Trump, who told The Sun it was “wonderful.”
“I love those people.” Trump said of the international show of support. “Those are my people.”
This year, Smyth continued what could very well be a tradition as long as Trump remains in office, inviting Americans to his establishment as the president tours London.
In the ABC interview, the pub owner stood up for Trump supporters in the U.K., condemning the lack of positive media coverage over Trump’s 2018 visit.
“There has to be another side to the story, you know,” Smyth said. “We have to show the American people that the British, the Irish and the Americans are family friends. We’re old friends and this can’t be forgotten.”
With regard to the meaning of “The Trump Arms” name, Smyth said that it’s a token of “respect” for the U.S. president and a continuation of a bond that began before World War II.
“They had no qualms about helping this country or the country next door,” he said.
“It’s about showing respect. The Americans, the Irish and the British are great friends, and now we’re family.”
Check out this Smyth interview with Fox Business Network’s “Varney & Co.”
What do Trump supporters actually think of this name change? They love it, of course.
“If I ever decided to go to England, I would love to stop by. God bless the USA and England!” a YouTube comment on the interview read.
“Good for him! That is awesome and more businesses need to do that!” another stated.
Who wouldn’t love to lift a cold one at a place called The Trump Arms?
Well, maybe liberals.
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