Trump tells BBC that King's visit could 'absolutely' help repair relations with UK
In a phone interview with the BBC's North America editor, the president discussed next week's visit and his relationship with the UK PM.
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"Absolutely. He's fantastic. He's a fantastic man. Absolutely the answer is yes."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I make my decisions based on what's in the British national interest and not what other people say or do."
— Sir Keir Starmer , Politician
"This is not Winston Churchill that we’re dealing with."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Absolutely. He’s fantastic. He’s a fantastic man. Absolutely the answer is yes."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"But if he doesn’t, I don’t think he has a chance."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Absolutely. He’s fantastic. He’s a fantastic man. Absolutely the answer is yes."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I look forward to having King Charles come. He’s a friend of mine."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"the British monarchy is an important reminder of the longstanding bonds and enduring relationship between our two countries"
— Sir Keir Starmer , Politician
"Absolutely. He's fantastic. He's a fantastic man. Absolutely the answer is yes."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The British monarchy is an important reminder of the long standing bonds and enduring relationship between our two countries."
— Keir Starmer , Politician
"King's visit could 'absolutely' help repair relations with UK."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Absolutely. He's fantastic. He's a fantastic man. Absolutely the answer is yes."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I know him well, I've known him for years. He's a brave man, and he's a great man."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I've known him for a long time. He's a wonderful, wonderful person."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"His Majesty the King has epitomised the fortitude, nobility and the spirit of the British monarchy and the British people."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"He's dedicated himself to preserving the glory and unique character of this Kingdom."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
British Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party.
King Charles is the current monarch of the United Kingdom.
King Charles III is the monarch of the United Kingdom.
Former Secretary General of NATO.
Lord Mandelson was a UK politician serving as First Secretary of State.
Queen Camilla is the wife of King Charles III.
Leader of the Labour Party and Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras.
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In a phone interview with the BBC's North America editor, the president discussed next week's visit and his relationship with the UK PM.
US President Donald Trump told the BBC that British King Charles’ upcoming state visit to the United States could 'absolutely' help rebuild strained ties between the two countries.
US President Donald Trump told the BBC that King Charles III’s upcoming state visit to the US could 'absolutely' help rebuild strained UK-US ties.
US President Donald Trump stated that King Charles III's upcoming state visit to the US could 'absolutely' repair relations with the UK, amid a growing rift with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
US President Donald Trump stated that King Charles III's upcoming state visit to the US could 'absolutely' help repair strained US-UK relations.
President Trump stated that King Charles III's upcoming state visit to the US could 'absolutely' help repair US-UK relations.
President Trump affirmed that King Charles III's upcoming state visit to the US could positively impact US-UK relations.
US President Donald Trump stated that King Charles III's upcoming state visit to the US could 'absolutely' repair relations with the UK, amid a growing rift with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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