Trump Welcomes Charles III for Photo, White House Caption Calling Them 'Two Kings' Causes Controversy
The White House sparked discussion by captioning a photo of former U.S. President Trump and King Charles III of the UK as 'TWO KINGS.' This controversy is linked to Trump's repeated interest in monarchical imagery, including AI-generated videos depicting him wearing a crown.
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(Central News Agency, Washington, 28th comprehensive foreign report) As King Charles III of the United Kingdom visited the United States for a state visit, the White House captioned a photo of Trump and King Charles III as 'TWO KINGS' today, sparking public discussion.
Reuters reported that US President Trump stated today at a White House welcoming ceremony for the British Royal Family that if their ancestors could see their current situation, they would surely feel 'awe and pride' that the 'human freedom revolution' between the UK and the US continues to this day.
After leaving the podium, Trump shook hands with King Charles III, and the two smiled at each other. The White House subsequently captioned their photo 'TWO KINGS,' which led to public speculation.
This is not the first time Trump has shown interest in monarchical imagery during his second term as president. Last October, he posted an artificial intelligence (AI) generated video on social media, in which he wore a crown while piloting a fighter jet, flying over a group of 'No Kings' protesters. Republican leaders in Congress consistently refer to such demonstrations as 'anti-American' rallies.
On the same day, he also shared another AI video, showing him in royal robes, holding a long sword, and wearing a crown, with Democratic members of Congress kneeling before him.
Democratic Congressman Joe Morelle of New York told Reuters: 'An interesting difference between the United States and the United Kingdom is that in the United States, sovereignty resides with the people. We don't have one particular person who is sovereign. With all due respect, I don't think the President understands the difference.'
A White House spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Trump will host a formal state dinner for King Charles III and Queen Camilla tonight.
After an incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on the 25th, Trump was interviewed by CBS News program '60 Minutes' and dismissed accusations that he acted like a king, joking with host Norah O'Donnell: 'I'm not a king. If I were a king, I wouldn't have to deal with you.' (Compiled by Chang Ming-hsuan) 1150429
(Central News Agency, Washington, 28th comprehensive foreign report) As King Charles III of the United Kingdom visited the United States for a state visit, the White House captioned a photo of Trump and King Charles III as 'TWO KINGS' today, sparking public discussion.
Reuters reported that US President Trump stated today at a White House welcoming ceremony for the British Royal Family that if their ancestors could see their current situation, they would surely feel 'awe and pride' that the 'human freedom revolution' between the UK and the US continues to this day.
After leaving the podium, Trump shook hands with King Charles III, and the two smiled at each other. The White House subsequently captioned their photo 'TWO KINGS,' which led to public speculation.
This is not the first time Trump has shown interest in monarchical imagery during his second term as president. Last October, he posted an artificial intelligence (AI) generated video on social media, in which he wore a crown while piloting a fighter jet, flying over a group of 'No Kings' protesters. Republican leaders in Congress consistently refer to such demonstrations as 'anti-American' rallies.
On the same day, he also shared another AI video, showing him in royal robes, holding a long sword, and wearing a crown, with Democratic members of Congress kneeling before him.
Democratic Congressman Joe Morelle of New York told Reuters: 'An interesting difference between the United States and the United Kingdom is that in the United States, sovereignty resides with the people. We don't have one particular person who is sovereign. With all due respect, I don't think the President understands the difference.'
A White House spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Trump will host a formal state dinner for King Charles III and Queen Camilla tonight.
After an incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on the 25th, Trump was interviewed by CBS News program '60 Minutes' and dismissed accusations that he acted like a king, joking with host Norah O'Donnell: 'I'm not a king. If I were a king, I wouldn't have to deal with you.' (Compiled by Chang Ming-hsuan) 1150429