King Charles Did Something Remarkable Today. That Should Worry All of Us.
King Charles III's address to Congress marked a rare moment of bipartisan unity amid a politically divided America. Members from both parties applauded and laughed together during the speech, contrasting sharply with past royal visits that faced boycotts. While some partisan tensions remained, the overall atmosphere was one of celebration and respect for the British monarchy.
- ▪King Charles III addressed a joint meeting of Congress to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
- ▪The event was characterized by bipartisan applause and laughter, a rarity in today's political climate.
- ▪A few Republicans, including Rep. Lauren Boebert, expressed dissent during the speech, but overall, the atmosphere was unifying.
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Politics Yes, Kings? Congress came together for an afternoon and all it took was a foreign monarch. By Ben Jacobs April 28, 20266:09 PM Henry Nicholls/Pool/Getty Images Copy Link Share Share Comment Copy Link Share Share Comment Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. America is a divided country. Congress is at a standstill trying to pass key legislation, the military is mired in a conflict in the Middle East, and the president just faced his third assassination attempt in two years. Increasingly everything seems partisan and divisive. Even pop culture feuds and sports rivalries can become markers for political tribalism.
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