A recent remark by former U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred controversy after many interpreted it as an insult toward King Charles III.
During a media interview following nationwide “No Kings” protests across the United States, Trump, 79, stated, “I’m not a king. I work my a-- off to make our country great. That’s all it is. I’m not a king at all.”
The clip quickly went viral, with one user on X (formerly Twitter) commenting, “Kings don’t work? That’s a nasty backstab to your good mate Charles!” Others accused Trump of indirectly mocking the British monarch, especially considering their recent meeting in the U.K.
Trump’s remarks came only weeks after his state visit to the United Kingdom, where he and First Lady Melania Trump were officially hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The three-day visit (September 16–18, 2025) included a carriage procession at Windsor Castle, a Guard of Honour inspection, and a state banquet, during which Trump praised the “special and unbreakable” relationship between the U.S. and the U.K.
He also met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers, where the two leaders discussed trade and investment deals. Given this warm diplomatic backdrop, many observers found Trump’s “kings don’t work” comment disrespectful and out of place.
Meanwhile, in the U.S., the No Kings Protests 2025 have been gaining momentum. On October 18, 2025, an estimated 7 million people joined rallies in more than 2,700 cities nationwide, calling for political accountability and limits on executive power. Major demonstrations took place in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington D.C., Seattle, and Portland.
Several celebrities, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Ben Stiller, Glenn Close, Spike Lee, Cecily Strong, and Kerry Washington, showed their support by appearing at events or posting online.
While the protests remained largely peaceful, some cities reported minor arrests and traffic-related injuries, according to law enforcement.
Trump has not yet responded to the backlash over his “kings don’t work” remark, but the debate continues online with many asking whether it was an unintentional slip or a deliberate jab at King Charles.
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