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Trump to King Charles: US has 'no closer friends than the British'
AFP | April 28, 2026 11:57 PM CST

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President Donald Trump met King Charles III at the White House. Trump highlighted the long-standing friendship between the United States and Britain. He stated that the two nations share a special relationship. This meeting occurred amidst ongoing tensions concerning the Iran war. The President expressed hope for the continued strength of this alliance.

Trump to King Charles: US has 'no closer friends than the British'
Washington: President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States has "no closer friends" than the British, as he welcomed King Charles III to the White House amid tensions over the Iran war.


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"In the centuries since we won our independence, Americans have had no closer friends than the British," Trump said in a speech, adding that the two countries had a "special relationship, and we hope it will always remain that way."


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