Trump's embrace of King Charles comes at a fraught time for U.S.-UK relations
King Charles III addressed a joint meeting of Congress, emphasizing the importance of U.S.-UK relations amid current geopolitical tensions. He called for stronger international cooperation and support for Ukraine, indirectly countering President Trump's criticisms of NATO. The visit coincides with the celebration of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence from Great Britain.
- ▪King Charles III highlighted the significance of the transatlantic relationship during his address to Congress.
- ▪He advocated for continued U.S. support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, receiving bipartisan applause.
- ▪The king's visit comes at a time of strained U.S.-UK relations due to President Trump's criticisms of NATO.
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News King Charles argues for stronger cooperation in speech to a joint meeting of Congress Updated April 28, 20265:42 PM ET Originally published April 28, 20265:00 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition By Danielle Kurtzleben , Elena Moore Trump’s embrace of King Charles comes at a fraught time for U.S.-UK relations Listen · 3:53 3:53 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5800874/nx-s1-9747356" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript King Charles addresses a Joint Meeting of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday.
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