- President Donald Trump made an awkward joke about his marriage to Melania during a speech welcoming King Charles and Queen Camilla to the United States.
- Trump gushed about the King’s “elegance” and how his mother had a crush on Charles as a young prince before addressing his own marriage to the first lady.
- Speaking about his parents, Trump said: “My mother and Fred, they were married for 63 years.” He then said to Melania, “That’s a record we won’t be able to match, darling. I’m sorry, it’s just not going to work out that way. We’ll do well, but we’re not going to do that well.”
- Reflecting on his mother Mary Macleod Trump, Trump said: “I also remember her saying very clearly, Charles, look young. Charles. He's so cute.”
- King Charles is set to address Congress at 3 pm ET after the ceremonial welcome from the president and first lady.
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