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King Charles III delivered a speech to a joint session of Congress, emphasizing enduring U.S.-UK ties and the importance of NATO unity, particularly in supporting Ukraine. His remarks subtly contrasted with former President Donald Trump's past criticisms of NATO, highlighting allied cooperation in times of crisis. The monarch also made light-hearted comments during a state dinner, joking about White House renovations and historical events like the Boston Tea Party.
- ▪King Charles III addressed a joint session of Congress, becoming the second British monarch to do so after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in 1991.
- ▪He emphasized NATO's role in global security, referencing Article 5 after 9/11 and calling for continued resolve in supporting Ukraine.
- ▪Charles' comments contrasted with former President Trump's description of NATO as a 'paper tiger' and his claim that allied forces stayed 'a little off the front lines.'
- ▪During a state dinner, the king made humorous remarks about the White House, including its renovations and the Boston Tea Party, prompting laughter from the Trumps.
- ▪The speech occurred amid political tensions between Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over international issues, including the war in Iran.
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By Jack Royston, Gabe Whisnant, and Anna CommanderShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.King Charles III took a major gamble by indirectly challenging President Donald Trump's past comments on a raft of issues, including NATO, to repeated standing ovations from both parties in Congress on Tuesday.The British monarch, 77, cited NATO support in the aftermath of 9/11 through the war in Afghanistan and said the "same, unyielding resolve is needed for the defense of Ukraine."Charles also spoke about the NATO alliance at a state dinner on Tuesday night, saying in part that the ties "deepen our technological and military cooperation and ensure that together we can meet…
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