US EditionWhat US joining King Charles' Commonwealth could look like
- On February 27, 2025, at a White House press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Donald Trump surprisingly suggested the United States could become an associate member of King Charles III's Commonwealth.
- The Commonwealth, which developed from the British Empire, is a voluntary association of 56 states, mostly former British colonies, and requires unanimous agreement from its members for admission.
- British newspapers reported King Charles planned to offer the U.S. Associate membership during Trump's state visit, making him the only US president to be twice hosted by a British monarch, which Trump welcomed and posted about on Truth Social, expressing his love for King Charles.
- Trump's interest may stem from his reverence for royalty, though some believe he misunderstands the British sovereign's role, and the story prompted a MAGA backlash and warnings of collapsing support, while Alex Jones warned it could spark another American Revolution.
- Despite Trump's enthusiasm and the Starmer government's decision not to criticize the Trump administration, there has been no official confirmation of an invitation or the existence of 'associate' membership, and some experts like Afua Hagan believe U.S. Membership would be detrimental to the Commonwealth, especially given Trump's protectionist trade policies and cuts to USAID.
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The idea of the King and Donald Trump joining forces to bring the United States into the Commonwealth as an associate member is more than a diplomatic footnote—it’s a potential game-changer. The Telegraph reported last week this proposal, quietly floated by the King and met with Trump’s enthusiastic “I Love King Charles. Sounds good to me!” on Trump's Truth Social Media, will take center stage during the President’s forthcoming UK state visit. T…
Make America a Commonwealth member? Trump would see himself as equal to the King
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