Could the U.S. Join the British Commonwealth? Trump's Take and the Royal Offer

Could the U.S. join the British Commonwealth? 🤔 In this episode, we dive into the surprising suggestion that the United States might become a member of this international organization, primarily made up of former British colonies.
We explore the chain of events that led to this discussion, starting with a report in the British tabloid The Sun suggesting that King Charles III was making a "secret offer" for the U.S. to become an associate member. Former President Donald Trump's reaction? A positive one: "I Love King Charles. Sounds good to me!".
We also look at the enthusiastic response from right-wing British MP Nigel Farage, who believes a Commonwealth with the USA would strengthen the alliance of English-speaking nations and counter CCP influence. Farage even mentioned his involvement in launching the Royal Commonwealth Society of America in 2017.
The podcast discusses the historical context, noting that the U.S. fought for independence from Britain, but also highlights the exceptionally close alliance between the two countries since the World Wars. We touch on the potential timing of this offer, with The Daily Mail reporting it as a possibility amid strained U.S.-EU relations.
While joining the Commonwealth would be largely symbolic and not affect U.S. governance, there's speculation that it could potentially help the U.S. avoid heightened tariffs. We also note Trump's past support for the British royal family and the fact that this idea was first floated during his first term.
Hear insights from British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on the importance of the UK-US relationship and King Charles III on the Commonwealth's role in bringing nations together.
Finally, we consider the future: will the U.S. actually join? With countries like Canada and several Caribbean nations already part of the Commonwealth, this potential development presents a fascinating shift in international relations.