Liberals outraged as Trump’s speech praises America’s ‘Anglo-Saxon’ heritage during King Charles visit
President Donald Trump sparked backlash from liberal commentators after using the term 'Anglo-Saxon' to describe America's heritage during a speech welcoming King Charles III to the U.S. Critics, including media figures and columnists, interpreted the language as evoking white nationalist themes and criticized the emphasis on ethnic and cultural origins over shared democratic values. The White House defended the speech, while Trump's remarks fueled ongoing debates about national identity, immigration, and historical interpretation.
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Media Liberals outraged as Trump’s speech praises America’s ‘Anglo-Saxon’ heritage during King Charles visit By Alexander Hall , Fox News Published May 1, 2026, 2:12 p.m. ET Originally Published by: '60 Minutes' correspondent lambasts 'corporate meddling' at CBS Carville, co-host warn 'abolish ICE' is new 'Defund the Police' Tim Allen trolls ‘No Kings’ lawmakers for fawning over actual King Charles Liberal commentators panicked after President Donald Trump articulated the same view of America’s “Anglo-Saxon” heritage as that of the Founding Fathers during King Charles III’s visit this week. During his speech on Tuesday, Trump rejected the premise that America was “merely an idea,” but instead argued it was a unique nation founded by English settlers and the Founding Fathers who led them.
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