King Charles III To Open Canada's Parliament Amid Trump Annexation Talks

Martin Luther King III condemned political violence following the assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a campaign rally last summer, emphasizing the detrimental impact such violence has on democracy and reflecting on the loss of key civil rights leaders. Despite Trump's injury from the attempt, he won the subsequent election and resumed the presidency, sharing his 2025 Inauguration Day with the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. Meanwhile, a U.S. court blocked Trump's imposition of 'reciprocal' customs duties on countries like Canada, Mexico, and China, ruling that the president overstepped his authority under the 1977 economic emergency law, as setting unlimited tariffs is a power reserved for Congress. Amidst these tensions, King Charles III addressed Canada's Parliament, signaling support for Canadian sovereignty in response to Trump's repeated threats to annex Canada as a U.S. state, a stance strongly rejected by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Trump's ongoing confrontations also include a request for details on international students at Harvard University following a judicial block on his administration's visa restrictions, highlighting his continued contentious policy approaches. The interactions among Trump, King's legacy, and international relations underscore ongoing divisions and challenges within and beyond U.S. borders.