White House Trolls World With ‘Two Kings’ Tweet, And The Response Is… Predictable

Although King Charles’ visit to the US is intended to promote unity between the United Kingdom and the United States, the White House apparently decided the best way to promote that message was with a trollish social media post.

After the king spoke to Congress about the importance of the Nato alliance — a perpetual punching bag of President Donald Trump — the White House took to social media to post a photo of Charles and the president with the caption “TWO KINGS.”

The post seemed designed to polarise a nation that declared independence from England and the monarchy nearly 250 years ago.

Oh, and because Trump’s imperialistic and self-aggrandising actions in office have inspired various “No Kings” protests across the country.

In any case, the reaction was predictable, with Trump supporters loving their latest chance to own those danged liberals.

Meanwhile, Trump critics understood it was purposely designed to be a shitpost and mocked right back.

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