US President Donald Trump has reportedly postponed his planned state visit to Britain over opposition by members of Parliament and fears of public protest.
Trump shared his concerns about the trip with Prime Minister Theresa May during a phone call two weeks ago, The Sun reported Tuesday evening.
The state visit, which has stirred controversy in the UK, had originally been planned for June.
A provisional three-day slot for Trump’s formal visit has been penciled in from October 5 to 8, according to the report.
The change in plan was made by mutual agreement between 10 Downing Street and the White House.
They agreed to wait until the controversy over Trump’s attempted entry ban on citizens of seven Muslim countries subsides.
“Trump still really wants to come this year, but he wants the heat to die down a bit first,” the newspaper quoted a senior government source as saying.
“The White House watches what happens over here surprisingly closely, and…