Liberals rage as Trump hails USA's 'Anglo-Saxon' heritage during King Charles visit
President Donald Trump emphasized America's 'Anglo-Saxon' heritage during a White House ceremony honoring King Charles III and Queen Camilla, drawing criticism from liberal commentators. Critics, including 'The View' co-host Sunny Hostin and The Atlantic's Jonathan Chait, argued that the remarks misunderstood history and edged toward white nationalist ideology. Trump defended the U.S. and U.K.'s shared traditions and devotion to liberty, framing them as rooted in a distinct cultural and historical lineage.
- ▪President Donald Trump highlighted America's 'Anglo-Saxon' heritage during a welcoming ceremony for King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House.
- ▪Sunny Hostin of 'The View' criticized Trump's remarks, saying he 'doesn't understand history' due to the exclusion of Indigenous and enslaved peoples' contributions.
- ▪Jonathan Chait of The Atlantic argued that Trump's speech aligned closely with white nationalist ideas by emphasizing Anglo-Saxon cultural and genetic heritage.
- ▪Trump asserted that American identity predates the nation itself, rooted in a culture of moral courage inherited from English settlers and the Founding Fathers.
- ▪The speech invoked themes of shared liberty and tradition between the U.S. and U.K., referencing Winston Churchill and the 'special relationship' between the two nations.
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Media Liberals rage as Trump hails USA's 'Anglo-Saxon' heritage during King Charles visit 'The View' co-host Sunny Hostin said Trump didn't 'understand history' By Alexander Hall Fox News Published May 1, 2026 6:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Trump calls on the US and UK to carry on ‘sacred devotion’ to liberty President Donald Trump implored the United States and the United Kingdom to carry on the "saved devotion" to liberty and "traditions of excellence" during a White House welcoming ceremony for King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
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