King Charles says US ‘lies at the heart of Nato’ in historic Congress speech after Trump’s threats to leave
King Charles delivered a historic speech to Congress, emphasizing the United States' central role in Nato amid former President Donald Trump's threats to withdraw. He reaffirmed Britain's commitment to defence spending and highlighted enduring UK-US security ties. The monarch also invoked the 9/11 attacks and expressed support for Ukraine's defence.
- ▪King Charles stated the US 'lies at the heart of Nato' during a speech to Congress.
- ▪He addressed concerns over Trump's repeated threats to withdraw the US from the alliance.
- ▪The King praised the 9/11 response and linked it to the ongoing need to support Ukraine.
- ▪Britain has committed to its largest sustained defence spending increase since the Cold War.
- ▪The visit with Queen Camilla marked the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.
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- ▪ King Charles highlights NATO alliance in speech to US Congress — Korea Times
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