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President Trump Praises King Charles III, Calls Britain America’s Closest Friend
Trump and King Charles III held Oval Office talks as a state visit featured a 21-gun salute, military flypast and plans for a state dinner.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump welcomed King Charles III to the White House for a state visit marking the 250th anniversary of the United States declaring independence from Britain.
- The visit occurs amid diplomatic strains, as President Trump has repeatedly criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for Britain's refusal to support the United States' ongoing conflict with Iran.
- During a 21-gun salute, Trump stated, "In the centuries since we won our independence, Americans have had no closer friends than the British," emphasizing their "special relationship."
- Security remains heightened following an alleged assassination attempt on Trump at a Washington press gala, while King Charles will address Congress to call for "reconciliation and renewal."
- Beyond state business, the visit faces scrutiny regarding Jeffrey Epstein's legacy, as King Charles faces pressure to address survivors following associate Peter Mandelson's previous dismissal.
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