Former President Donald Trump’s adviser has shared advice given to other countries dealing with the controversial leader. John Bolton, ex-national security adviser to Trump, suggested hosting state visits as a strategy, citing the ongoing visit of King Charles to the USA as an example.
Bolton recommended inviting Trump for a state visit to meet monarchs in times of trouble. He highlighted the success of similar visits with the Emperor of Japan during his White House tenure.
This approach could benefit countries like Spain, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Belgium amid Trump’s strained relations with Europe, as reported by the Express.
Concerns have arisen over Trump’s skepticism towards NATO and the growing divide between the USA and Europe, especially the UK. World leaders are navigating diplomatic efforts while reassessing security alliances.
The impact of King Charles and Queen Camilla’s visit on the Special Relationship between the US and the UK is under scrutiny. A recent poll indicated a shift in British perceptions, with nearly half doubting the existence of the Special Relationship.
Gideon Skinner, Ipsos Senior Director of UK Politics, noted a significant change in attitudes towards the US, attributing it to recent events like the Iran conflict. Public opinion on King Charles’ visit is divided, with uncertainty about its influence on US-UK relations.
Despite mixed views, there is optimism among some, particularly Conservative and Reform UK supporters, regarding the potential positive outcomes of the visit.