Trump Welcomes King Charles with Full Military Honors

0:00On April 28, President Trump pulled out all the stops today, welcoming King Charles and Queen Camilla to the White House with a full military ceremony on the South Lawn. It's the highest honor for a visiting head of state and the first state visit of his second term, kicking off their historic trip. Earlier this week, they had a low key T with Trump and Melania, but now it's full pomp, over 200 musicians from Marine, Army, Navy, Air, Force, and Sea Chander's a 21-gun salute, national anthems, troop inspection, and a pass-in review of nearly 500 soldiers from all six branches, including the Space Force Honor Guard for the first time. Trump pushed hard for this, calling the King a great man after his own warm UK welcomes. Despite controversy over his Middle East moves and beef with Prime Minister Kierst Armor, folks hope Charles' soft touch bridges the gap. The President's building his own White House ballroom, inspired by Buckingham Palace. Next up, bilateral talks in the Oval Office,

1:03with top advisors, photographers only, no live press, Camilla and Melania team up for a quick joint event. Later, Charles becomes just the second monarch to address Congress. Tying into America's 250th Independence anniversary, this shows the special US-UK bond endures, even through disagreements, setting a positive tone for what's ahead.