US has ‘no closer friend’ than Britain, Trump says as he welcomes Charles
King Charles III delivered a historic address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress, emphasizing the unique bond between the United Kingdom and the United States. He urged the U.S. to avoid isolationism, reaffirmed support for Ukraine, and highlighted climate change and defense cooperation through initiatives like AUKUS. President Donald Trump welcomed Charles, calling Britain America's closest friend, as the visit underscored enduring ties amid shifting transatlantic dynamics.
- ▪King Charles III gave the first speech to a joint session of Congress by a British monarch in 35 years.
- ▪Charles emphasized the importance of the UK-US alliance, urged continued support for Ukraine, and warned of the dangers of climate change.
- ▪His endorsement of the AUKUS pact received a standing ovation, including from members of both major U.S. political parties.
- ▪Trump praised Britain as America's closest friend during the state visit, which occurred amid his previous suggestions of NATO withdrawal.
- ▪Charles noted Europe’s support for the U.S. after 9/11 and highlighted Britain’s largest defense spending increase since the Cold War.
2 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 17 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: right. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Welcoming King Charles, Trump skewers multiculturalism — Washington Examiner
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| Publication time | Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:44:22 +1000 |
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