Trump’s Second UK State Visit Raises Questions About America’s Strategic Interests

U.S. President Donald Trump is slated for a second state visit to the United Kingdom this September—a historic first for any American president according to Buckingham Palace. While framed as a gesture of strong Anglo-American friendship, this lavish diplomatic display demands a deeper look into what it really means for America’s national interests. Is Pageantry Distracting from America’s Sovereign Priorities? State visits are traditionally symbolic affairs honored with military reviews, grand banquets, and royal pomp. But in an era where American families grapple with inflation and national security threats mount globally, does hosting such ceremonial extravagance truly serve our country?...