Congressman Michael Baumgartner, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, posted a series of comments on social media regarding recent remarks by King Charles and U.S. strategy toward Iran.
On April 28, 2026, Baumgartner referenced the King’s speech, highlighting the emphasis on historical military cooperation and quoting Abraham Lincoln: “I particularly appreciated the King’s comments on our shared military past and invoking Abraham Lincoln that ‘actions matter more than words.’ As we look to the future of the ‘special relationship’ it is important that the UK’s actions and capabilities match their words when it”.
Continuing his commentary into April 29, Baumgartner addressed U.S. policy in the Middle East with a brief statement: “As I’ve been saying for a while. This should be the US strategy for Iran. (typo: kgs not lbs) https://t.co/CwF0OYScRo”.
Later that day, he responded to interpretations of King Charles’s remarks as criticism of former President Trump. Baumgartner wrote: “What nonsense. Not one Republican in the Congressional Chamber thought King Charles was criticizing President Trump. We heard KC speak warmly about our shared culture, poltical history and military accomplishments. Invoking ‘action matters more than words’ is the antithesis of a https://t.co/58LHa6D4pY”.
King Charles’s address has generated discussion among U.S. lawmakers about transatlantic relations and political interpretations of royal statements. The “special relationship” between the United States and United Kingdom often centers on diplomatic, cultural, and military ties dating back to World War II.
