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King Charles cites Magna Carta in address to Congress

cultureApr 28, 2026252,842

King Charles invoked the Magna Carta during his address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress, saying "The Magna Carta is cited in at least 160 Supreme Court cases since 1789, not least as the founding of the principle that executive power is subject to checks and balances," and he won a standing ovation. He presented that legal history as a reminder that executive authority should face legal limits. The comment underscores transatlantic constitutional ties and lands amid active U.S. debates over the scope of presidential power, giving Congress a high-profile affirmation of checks and balances from a visiting monarch.

Kyle Griffin
@kylegriffin1.bsky.social

King Charles: "The U.S. Supreme Court Historical Society has calculated that Magna Carta is cited in at least 160 Supreme Court cases since 1789, not least as the foundation of the principle that executive power is subject to checks and balances."

10772h ago
Carl Darwin37

Ask someone from Boston to say Magna Carta. Worth your time

Dr_Moreau189633

Trump is so star struck by being in the presence of an actual king that he won’t even realize that this is a rejection of his persona.

AtlantaMann26

The President would not understand what the King is saying and Mike Johnson would say he's never heard of that.

paghetti.bsky.social21

If you want a non-generic reason why this is important, Magna Carta is the basis of habeas corpus which ICE continues to violate. Also probable cause. Also no person can be deprived of property without due process.

Regina Schrambling 8

I can’t even with all the kingsplaining to supine Congress.

Karmageddon8

Former Justice Breyer was in the front row, in his robes, grinning from ear to ear during that part of the speech.

Garrett Bliss 🇺🇦6

Diff between a real King and this orange turd.

VirusSucks.com5

The Magna Carta, also known as the Great Charter, is a foundational document in English history that was signed by King John on June 15, 1215. It established the principle that everyone, including the king, is subject to the law, laying the groundwork for modern democracy and individual rights.

Gazpacho Labs4

Dammit, Charles is gonna temper my loathing of the British crown, isn't he?

Lilly of Copper Island4

Is it still an insult if the target is too stupid to get it?

Cheesecake3

Is it my imagination of has our Charlieboy spent the day calling Trump on his shit?

Rafiki3

Even other old yt men are tired of other yt men Lol. Hopeful

Chris p3

You go King Charles. Wow!

Flamenco y Vino3

Waiting for the low IQ post ….

mungonna8.bsky.social2

Russ Vought was seething...Stevie Miller grabbed Katies boobies! MAGNA CARTA has Nuthin to do With Proj2025!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🙃

sarcasmrules.bsky.social2

Went RIGHT over Trump's head.

craiger2

Magna Carta >> Ten Commandments

Keesling Sky2

Oh shit, the King is out here attacking Trump to his face!

George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸
@gtconway.bsky.social

I would pay big bucks to see a White House reporter ask Donald Trump, "Mr. President, sir, what do you think of the Magna Carta?"

12202h ago
George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸807

"People come up to me all the time—big strong men, with giant quill pens and tears pouring down their cheeks—and say 'Sir, the Magna Carta is truly a great Carta, but no one makes Cartas like you, tremendous Cartas like no one has ever seen. How do you keep the Sharpie from smudging the parchment?'"

Helen Kennedy80

The most beautiful strong Carta. I’ve known it for years.

Mr. Snoofers20

She was a great singer, she used to sing at Mar a Lago. She was one of the good ones.

Aibo - Zonny7

Nixon:🇺🇸 1973"... I'm not a crook." Trump:🇺🇸 2026...."I'm not a pedophile.

ART5

"He was a good guy, very loyal."

KMark19695

Trump: "Never heard of Maggie Carter"

🪀Lefty Wilbury🇺🇦5

Then ask him to share his fav Bible verse!

good george3

Or simply ask him about “asylum.” He still doesn’t know the difference between seeking and mental asylum. He’s a buffoon. He’s also a con man, sexual abuser, 34x convicted felon & traitor

Velvet Vixen ♡3

I'd love to hear his answer! 😂 Probably something about it being a "tremendous" document.

Lache Pas La Patate2

"It's a great organization. They supported me bigly. You know I won the 2020 election. They know that election was stolen from me. It's a great group of patriots. They believe in America First."

Angrywhitebitch2

He doesn’t want to talk about that, it’s very personal for him.

Damon Bernstein2

There'd be bigger bucks, if just once, a reporter said, "sir, what you just said is a lie; the public needs to hear the truth. Try telling it."

Trevor Foster2

He has a Magna Carta guy who does his Cartas, like no other.

aka Uncle Cracker2

“… he is great fighter, some say he looks like a young Trump, handsome …”

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