Trump greets King Charles at White House, hails U.S.-U.K. friendship
The Washington Post • • nation
Key Points:
- King Charles III, during his first state visit to the U.S. as monarch, urged Americans and Britons to draw on their shared heritage to uphold democratic values, including checks on executive power.
- In a 28-minute address to a joint meeting of Congress, Charles emphasized the importance of collective action by U.S. lawmakers to tackle global challenges amid heightened political divisions.
- The king maintained a nonpartisan tone while highlighting centuries of common interests between the two nations, contrasting with President Donald Trump's efforts to significantly alter American societal and governance norms.
