King Charles made his biggest appearance of the U.S. State Visit by addressing Congress, where he received standing ovations after a speech seen as subtly criticizing Donald Trump. During his remarks, Charles highlighted the importance of NATO, reminded the U.S. that Europe stood by America after 9/11, and called for continued support for Ukraine.
His speech came amid tensions between the U.S. and Europe over Iran, Ukraine, and NATO relations, as Trump has criticized allies and threatened to distance the U.S. from NATO.
Charles’ message about unity, shared security, and defending Ukraine was widely praised online, with many calling his speech calm, strong, and statesmanlike. Social media users also viewed his remarks as a subtle challenge to Trump’s recent foreign policy stance.