“My Mother Had a Crush on Charles”: What in the Royal Hell Is Trump Talking About.
During a White House ceremony, Trump humorously remarked to King Charles that his mother had a crush on him, prompting laughter from the British monarch. The event was part of King Charles III and Queen Camilla's diplomatic visit to the U.S., aimed at easing tensions between the two nations. The British press quickly picked up on the awkward moment, highlighting the King's response.
- ▪Trump told King Charles that his mother had a crush on him during a White House ceremony.
- ▪The King laughed off the compliment, showcasing his kingly modesty.
- ▪The visit aims to ease tensions between the U.S. and the U.K., particularly regarding Trump's stance on Iran.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 10 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 centre, 1 lean right.
- ▪ Trump says his mother 'had a crush' on King Charles — The Sydney Morning Herald
- ▪ Trump jokes his mother had a crush on King Charles — The Hill
- ▪ Donald Trump Just Tried His Trademark Handshake on King Charles — Newsweek
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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "motherjones_right_rail_1", slotId: "ROS_ATF_300x600" }); Weird: Trump tells King Charles his mother had a crush on him during a White House ceremony, as the British monarch laughs off the compliment with a wave of his hand.Alex Brandon/AP Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. My first thought: Wow, the Brits are going to love this. Tabloid heaven. The United Kingdom’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla are on a kind of diplomatic Cirque du Soleil mission to their former colony right now, trying to ease tensions between the two historic allies.
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