Trump hails British as 'friends' as king visits amid Iran tensions
President Donald Trump welcomed King Charles III to the White House with a ceremonial 21-gun salute and praise for the U.S.-UK 'special relationship,' despite recent tensions over Britain's refusal to join the U.S. in the Iran conflict. Trump called the British 'no closer friends' of the U.S., marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. The visit includes a congressional address by Charles, where he is expected to emphasize shared democratic values. The trip unfolds under tight security and includes a state dinner, following a more informal first day of tea and lawn tours.
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U.S. President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla wave from the balcony of the White House during an arrival ceremony, in Washington D.C., Tuesday. Reuters-YonhapWASHINGTON — 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 on a state visit overshadowed by tensions over the Iran war.In speech during a pomp-filled welcome featuring a 21-gun salute, Trump's tone was a world away from the recent broadsides aimed at Britain's government for failing to join the conflict with Tehran."In the centuries since we won our independence, Americans have had no closer friends than the British," said Trump, referring to the fact that the visit marks the…
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