In a recent disclosure, a former advisor to President Donald Trump shared his recommended strategy for countries encountering difficulties with the controversial leader. John Bolton, a former national security adviser to Trump and US ambassador to the United Nations, made these suggestions as King Charles embarked on his inaugural state visit to the USA, following Trump’s own state visit to the UK last year, which Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer described as “unprecedented.”
Bolton advised nations with monarchies to consider inviting Trump for a state visit to meet their king or queen, a tactic that proved successful with the Emperor of Japan during Bolton’s time in the White House. This approach could potentially benefit countries like Spain, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Belgium amid Trump’s escalating tensions with Europe.
Amid mounting concerns over Trump’s skepticism towards NATO and the growing divide between the USA and Europe, world leaders are navigating the delicate balance of appeasing Trump while preparing for a future where American security guarantees may be uncertain. The ongoing visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla to the USA has sparked curiosity about its impact on the enduring Special Relationship between the two nations.
A recent poll revealed that nearly half of Britons doubt the existence of the Special Relationship, reflecting a notable shift in attitudes towards the US. Ipsos Senior Director of UK Politics, Gideon Skinner, noted a significant decline in belief in the special relationship, particularly since the start of the Iran conflict. Public opinion on King Charles’ state visit is divided, with uncertainty prevailing over its potential impact on the US-UK relationship.
Despite mixed sentiments, optimism exists among Conservative and Reform UK voters regarding the visit’s potential positive outcomes, with a notable segment believing it will not have a detrimental effect on the bilateral relationship.
