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The ‘Special Relationship’ is Strained. King Charles to the Rescue?

The ‘Special Relationship’ is Strained. King Charles to the Rescue?

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 King Charles is in the midst of a four-day state visit to the US to mark the 250th anniversary of US independence. The visit comes at a time when US-UK relations are notably strained, thanks to the war with Iran and calls for greater Jeffrey Epstein-related accountability. But President Donald Trump is usually receptive to royalty – so will this trip help mend fences, or give European allies more to worry about? For more: Epstein scandal lingers in background of King Charles’ visit to Washington --- Guest: Jack Blanchard, POLITICO Playbook Author/Managing Editor Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo: Henry Nichols/Pool/AFP/Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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