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Thousands of activists converged in the heart of London's Portland Place to rally against Donald Trump's second state visit.

Coordinators from the Stop Trump Coalition—a group of dozens of organizations and associations—began the march towards Whitehall at around 3 PM local time.

Many protesters held placards with slogans including "anti-racism", "reject Trump", and "stop arming Israel".

Some attendees displayed smaller versions of the large protest balloon that appeared during rallies against the initial official visit.

Nearly two thousand officers have been deployed, including 500 from other forces, according to police statements.

An official police representative stated that it would be "a high-activity period" for officers. This gathering comes just a short time after another public demonstration.

The representative mentioned that police had been in "ongoing dialogue" with event planners and had requested all participants to be "mindful to the area residents" and keep inconvenience to a minimum.

The alliance involves organizations ranging from climate campaigners to racial justice organizations and advocates for Palestinian rights.

"A government that will bow down to this administration and to bigotry is one that will pave the way to extremism," an organizer for the alliance said.

Although Trump will not be visiting Parliament, organizers stated they would demonstrate to "challenge the politics of his policies" and to promote "a new inclusive vision of the world based on harmony, social justice and international cooperation".

Within the assemblies, people voiced a long list of grievances against the visiting leader. They stated they found him "offensive" and wanted to express that he is unwanted.

One religious leader, who was inquired about opinions stating clergy should be neutral, responded: "Scripture taught non-violence and care and that's why I'm here."

Zoe Gardner, one of the organisers of Wednesday's protest, said that Trump "embodies everything that we oppose".

"Our demand is our officials to take a stand, and have a some pride and represent that broad consensus of dismay at his policies in the UK," she continued.

Climate campaigner Auriel Dowty Glanville from Wimbledon said she was demonstrating because she believes the president is a "climate skeptic" and climate change "represents the greatest danger facing us on Earth".

The participant called the second state visit invite "shocking", stating: "It's all about the commercial pact."

Sarah Montgomery and Claudio Solano came in face coverings that displayed "Reject Trump".

The pair said they have had the masks since Trump's first state visit.

"His presence remains offensive," Sarah comments. "Everything he stands for stinks."

One of the protesters, from Brazil, expressed he is opposed with both Trump's policies and his support for a controversial figure.

"This is appalling, and I don't understand why Britain has to be so submissive," he concluded.

Another group also began to assemble in Windsor on during the visit, where Trump is spending the day with the Royal Family ahead of the state banquet.

One demonstrator shared with reporters that she objected the previous occasion and she finds it "important to make a stand". She questioned if the "extent of the trip aimed to fuel his self-importance".

Additionally in Windsor on Wednesday, a man wearing a Davy Crockett hat claimed Trump was "the greatest president". His comment was met with a audible disapproval from some of the crowd.