Dems’ ‘No Kings’ rhetoric backfires as critics lambaste ‘confusing’ reaction to actual king
Democratic lawmakers faced criticism for warmly welcoming King Charles III during his joint address to Congress, despite their prior participation in 'No Kings' protests criticizing President Trump's leadership style as monarchical. Critics highlighted the perceived hypocrisy, pointing out that no similar protests were held during the royal visit. The incident sparked debate over political consistency and the symbolic nature of the monarchy versus presidential power.
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Congress Dems’ ‘No Kings’ rhetoric backfires as critics lambaste ‘confusing’ reaction to actual king 'No Kings' protesters have held three demonstrations against Trump but did not host one during the royal visit By Ashley J. DiMella Fox News Published April 29, 2026 1:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video King Charles' royal visit honors US founding ideals Richard Fitzwilliams, a royal commentator, analyzes King Charles III's significant visit to the United States. He details the King's speech to Congress, praising America's founding ideals and emphasizing the enduring U.S.-U.K. relationship.
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