Donald Trump will feel “snubbed and angry” as a result of the Coronation rejection, which “hit him hard.”
Donald Trump, the former US President, is said to be feeling “snubbed and angry” after not receiving an invite to the upcoming coronation of King Charles III on May 6 (Express)
While it’s not unusual for US presidents to skip the coronation of British monarchs, the celebrity PR expert Jordan James believes that Trump sees this as a personal slight, given his fondness for the royal family.
James, the CEO of Unlocked PR, said that “with Trump valuing his ‘connection’ to the royals, he is no doubt feeling snubbed and angry by not being invited to the coronation.” James added that Trump’s desire for the royal family’s approval makes the snub all the more hurtful, particularly as other world leaders are expected to attend.
Although Trump has previously claimed to have a good relationship with the late Queen Elizabeth II, he has also made controversial comments about other members of the royal family, including Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. In an interview with GB News, Trump expressed surprise that the Sussexes had been invited to the coronation, given Meghan’s supposed disrespect towards the Queen.
Trump said, “I think she [Meghan] has been very disrespectful to the Queen. How can you be so disrespectful to the Queen? She was incredible, for decades and decades she never made a mistake. You cannot be disrespectful to her, and I think Meghan was very disrespectful to her, very disrespectful.”
Trump’s relationship with the royal family has been rocky, to say the least, and this latest snub is likely to hit him hard. However, James believes that Trump attempting to downplay the significance of the event to “save face” would only serve to embarrass him even more.
While Trump will not be in attendance, First Lady Jill Biden is expected to represent the United States at the coronation. Meanwhile, Prince Harry will be making a brief appearance at his father’s coronation before jetting back to the US to attend his son Archie’s birthday. His visit will be carefully orchestrated to avoid any awkward encounters with his brother, Prince William, whose relationship with Harry has been strained in recent years.
Donald Trump about Royals: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (Mirror)
Donald Trump’s recent comments regarding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have caused quite a stir, especially with the upcoming Coronation of King Charles. The former US president expressed his surprise at Harry’s invitation to the Coronation, given the explosive content in his book, Spare, which contained bombshell revelations about the Royal Family. Trump described the book as “horrible” and claimed that Harry had said some “terrible things.”
In a GB News interview with Nigel Farage, Trump also called Meghan “disrespectful” to the late Queen Elizabeth II, given her decision to step down as a senior working royal in 2020. He argued that the Queen had been an incredible figurehead for decades, who had never made a mistake or been controversial. Trump’s remarks have reignited a debate surrounding the Royal Family’s relationship with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and their apparent decision to distance themselves from the monarchy.
Despite his criticisms of Prince Harry and Meghan, Trump expressed his confidence in King Charles and Queen Camilla, stating that they would “do a great job” at the Coronation. However, this did not stop him from making further predictions about the future of Prince Harry and Meghan’s relationship, claiming that their marriage would “end bad” and that the Duke was an “embarrassment” and a “whipped man.”
The Coronation, set to take place on Saturday 6 May, will be Prince Harry’s first public appearance with Charles, Camilla, William, and Kate since the publication of his memoir. Last month, it was confirmed that Harry would attend the event, while Meghan would remain in California with their two children to celebrate their son Archie’s fourth birthday.
As the Royal Family prepares for the Coronation, it is clear that there are still tensions between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the monarchy. However, the focus will be on King Charles and Queen Camilla as they take on their new roles and begin a new era for the Royal Family. Regardless of Donald Trump’s opinions, the Coronation is expected to be a great day, filled with tradition, ceremony, and celebration.
Trump’s attorneys claim they will attempt to have the New York criminal case transferred to federal court (CNN)
Former President Donald Trump’s legal team has announced plans to attempt to move his criminal case to federal court. Last month, Trump pleaded not guilty to charges of falsifying business records with the intent to conceal illegal conduct connected to his 2016 presidential campaign. The case is being prosecuted by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
The move by Trump’s attorneys to try to move the case into federal court is seen as a long-shot bid to undercut Bragg’s case against Trump. The attempt could also add another issue that would need to be litigated ahead of a trial next year. However, legal experts have suggested that Trump is unlikely to succeed in moving the case to federal court.
Elie Honig, a former federal and state prosecutor and a CNN senior legal analyst, explained that Trump would need to establish that the conduct somehow involved his performance of his official duties as president to seek the removal of a state-level criminal charge to federal court. Given that the hush money payments related to his pre-presidency candidacy, this seems unlikely, according to Honig.
During a procedural hearing last week, New York Judge Juan Merchan asked the district attorney’s office and Trump’s lawyers to decide on a trial date sometime in either February or March 2024. This would mean that the trial would occur in the midst of the 2024 Republican presidential primary. Merchan cautioned the attorneys that once the date is set, neither side nor Trump himself could agree to any engagements that could delay the trial.
At the hearing, Merchan tried to resolve disputes between the two sides over a protective order that would limit Trump’s ability to publicize information about evidence from the investigation. The bulk of the protective order proposed by the district attorney’s office is set to remain in place, although Merchan indicated that limiting the former president’s ability to speak about evidence turned over by prosecutors in the discovery process would not restrict his ability to talk about the case or defend himself as he runs for president in 2024.
Trump’s lawyers objected to the language in the protective order that limits what he can say about the case, arguing that his First Amendment rights should not be restricted as he campaigns for president in 2024. The district attorney’s office argued that Trump has an extensive history of making inflammatory remarks about those who are investigating him, including Bragg. However, they stated that Trump would not be restricted from discussing facts already in the public record.
Trump’s legal team also objected to the district attorney’s proposed restrictions that would limit the evidence that could be shared directly with Trump from witness cell phones, such as those belonging to former Trump attorney and fixer Michael Cohen, a key prosecution witness. Merchan urged prosecutors and the defense attorneys to find a compromise on how personal material from cell phones would remain walled off, while evidence relevant to the case could be shared.
Once the language for the protective order is finalized, Merchan agreed that Trump, as the defendant, should be told about its contents on the record. The defense attorneys and district attorney’s office agreed that this could be done virtually at a future court hearing to avoid the massive police presence required in lower Manhattan for Trump’s initial court appearance last month.
