Why I started blimp campaign against 'tyrant' Trump
Snarling and orange, the nappy-wearing depiction of the president angered some when it got the green light to fly last week.
Friday 13 July 2018 11:31, UK
A six-metre "blimp" depicting President Trump as a snarling baby has been launched near parliament as he continues his UK visit.
London mayor Sadiq Khan approved the request last week after a campaign raised thousands of pounds to get the inflatable off the ground.
Writing for Sky News, the person behind the campaign, Leo Murray, gives his opinion on why he believes the stunt will hold up a "huge mirror of truth" to the president.
What's that in the skies? Is it a man who thinks he can grab women by the pussy? Is it someone who tears children from their families? Is it an environmental catastrophe? Is it… a giant orange baby with the hideous face of US President Donald Trump?
Yes! It is all of these things and more.
This is Trump Baby, an obscene mutant clone of the president, brought to life through the unholy union of the 72-year-old's toxic proto-fascism and his comically, tragically fragile ego.
While protesting against the president's UK visit may be a no-brainer, it is quite clear by now that appealing to Trump's conscience is like shouting into the void.
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On the other hand, little Donald's stunted emotional and psychological development has left him uniquely vulnerable to personal insults.
Trump is categorically not welcome in Britain, and we felt that the best way to express this would be to hold up a huge mirror of truth to show the world's most powerful man-child how people outside of his bigoted base really see him.
We have been delighted to find that this most British of responses to a visiting tyrant seems to have really struck a chord with the nation.
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More than 10,000 people signed our petition to the London mayor, Sadiq Khan, pleading with him to let Trump Baby fly over parliament during his visit.
Our protest crowdfunder has brought in over £29,000 and counting from over 1,800 good people who share our profound shame at the unedifying prospect of the Queen hosting this dangerous narcissist in her own home.
Following this overwhelming outpouring of public support for Trump Baby, the mayor bowed to the will of the people and granted us permission for our giant angry baby to soar above Westminster on Friday the 13th.
Trump Baby will shine out over London that morning, a beacon of liberal democracy spreading cheer and goodwill over a dark and frightening time.
Trump Baby's maiden voyage offers a chance for a compelling moment of national reflection on our common humanity.
Trump Baby's adventures won't end when little Donald departs this sceptred isle.
No, thanks to the good sense of humour and ridiculous generosity of our supporters, Trump Baby is now gearing up for a world tour, trolling the skies over Trump as he follows him around the globe on his deranged diplomatic demolition derby.