Former President Donald Trump criticized current President Joe Biden, accusing him of “hugely insulting” the British people by not attending the coronation.
Trump praised the British monarchy, calling the king and queen “wonderful” and expressing his belief that the president of the United States should have attended.
He wrote on Truth Social: “Joe Biden should have been at the coronation of King Charles III. Is that really too much to ask? The people of the UK are seriously insulted.
“No wonder we’re losing support around the world. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!”
The former president added: “Good luck and best wishes to the wonderful new King and Queen of the United Kingdom. You are two very special people.
“May your reign be long and glorious. GOD BLESS YOU BOTH!!!”
Earlier this week, Trump, speaking in Scotland, told GB News: “Certainly, he should be here as a representative of our country. I was very surprised. I think it’s very disrespectful that he’s not here.”
The White House recently confirmed that First Lady Jill Biden would lead the US delegation to the Coronation, following President Joe Biden’s decision not to attend the event. The 80-year-old president made a long trip to Ireland last month to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement and visit relatives.
While some have raised concerns that Biden’s absence from the coronation could damage the “special relationship” between the US and the UK, White House officials have downplayed such suggestions. They have emphasized the strength of Biden’s relationship with the king and noted that former President Dwight Eisenhower did not attend Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation.
Nile Gardiner, a former foreign policy adviser to the late former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, criticized Biden for missing the coronation ceremony.
“Leaders from around the world are attending the coronation of King Charles III today,” Gardiner said. “Even the French president is there. Noticeably absent is Joe Biden, who couldn’t be bothered. What message does this send to America’s closest ally? Biden is a petty, arrogant, sneering disgrace.”
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