Trump’s praise about King Charles before departure draws mixed reactions

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1 May 2026 • 6:08 AM MYT
The Independent
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Trump’s praise about King Charles before departure draws mixed reactions

  • President Donald Trump praised King Charles III and Queen Camilla, stating, “We need more people like that in our country,” following their departure from the White House.
  • The comment garnered mixed reactions, with some pointing out the irony of desiring royalty in the U.S., a republic established after breaking from Great Britain.
  • Others interpreted Trump's statement as a thinly veiled preference for a specific type of immigrant, specifically white Anglo-Saxon Protestants.
  • Critics referenced Trump's past remarks, including questioning why the U.S. couldn't have more people from Norway or Sweden while disparaging “s***hole countries.”
  • The administration has restricted immigration from several African and Middle Eastern countries, while expanding access for white South African refugees.

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