Trump says King will be 'very safe' during US visit after security talks
The state visit will go ahead despite concerns raised after a gunman targeted an event attended by the president.
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Notable Quotes
"I think it's great, he'll be very safe... the White House grounds are really safe."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The visit would be about 'renewing and revitalising a unique friendship' between the two countries."
— Sir Christian Turner , Politician
"King will be 'very safe' during US visit after security talks."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The real point is that our respective security teams have been in close touch for weeks."
— Sir Christopher Turner , Other
"Absolutely. He’s fantastic. He’s a fantastic man. Absolutely the answer is yes."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"He did write that, I’m not a rapist … I read the manifesto. You know, he’s a sick person."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"It is incumbent upon all of us to reject the idea that violence has any place in our democracy."
— Barack Obama , Politician
Key People
Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States.
Camilla is the wife of King Charles III.
Charles, King of the United Kingdom, is a key figure in discussions about human rights and survivor advocacy.
Cole Tomas Allen is the suspect charged with attempting to assassinate the president.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
British Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party.
King Charles is the current monarch of the United Kingdom.
King Charles III is the monarch of the United Kingdom.
First Lady of the United States known for her social initiatives.
A California Democrat opposing military action against Iran.
The UK ambassador to the United States.
Sir Christopher Turner is the British ambassador to the United States.
He is the leader of the Liberal Democrats.
Leader of the Labour Party and Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras.
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The state visit will go ahead despite concerns raised after a gunman targeted an event attended by the president.
President Trump assures that King Charles will be 'very safe' during his upcoming US state visit, following a shooting incident at a dinner attended by Trump.
Uncertainty arises over King Charles's planned public walkabout during his US state visit following a shooting incident at a dinner attended by President Trump.
Britain's ambassador to the US confirms that all appropriate security measures are in place for King Charles's US state visit, following a shooting incident at a dinner attended by President Trump.
Discussions are underway over security for King Charles's upcoming US visit after gunshots were fired at a dinner attended by President Trump, Buckingham Palace confirms.
The suspected gunman at the White House press dinner sent a note to his family before the shooting, apologizing for his actions, as the King's US state visit proceeds amid heightened security concerns.
Despite a shooting incident at the White House correspondents’ dinner, President Trump confirms that King Charles's US state visit will proceed as planned, with minor adjustments to royal engagements.
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