Trump hails British as 'friends' as king visits amid Iran tensions
President Donald Trump welcomed King Charles III to the White House, emphasizing the strong ties between the U.S. and Britain. The visit, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, took place amid tensions over the Iran conflict. King Charles is set to address Congress, calling for reconciliation in light of recent strains in relations.
- ▪Trump praised the British as the U.S.'s closest friends during the state visit.
- ▪The visit features a 21-gun salute and a military flypast over the White House.
- ▪King Charles will address Congress, the first British monarch to do so since 1991.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 2 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: centre. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Trump hails British 'friends' as king visits — Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde
- ▪ Trump Says Americans Have 'No Closer Friends Than the British' as Ice Thaws During Royal Visit — TIME
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U.S. President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla wave from the balcony of the White House during an arrival ceremony, in Washington D.C., Tuesday. Reuters-YonhapWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States has "no closer friends" than the British, as he welcomed King Charles III to the White House on a state visit overshadowed by tensions over the Iran war.In speech during a pomp-filled welcome featuring a 21-gun salute, Trump's tone was a world away from the recent broadsides aimed at Britain's government for failing to join the conflict with Tehran."In the centuries since we won our independence, Americans have had no closer friends than the British," said Trump, referring to the fact that the visit marks the…
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