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WASHINGTON—Describing the bilateral meeting as “tremendous, maybe the best since the Revolutionary War, which we won by the way,” President Donald J. Trump and King Charles III enjoyed warm discussions on trade, climate initiatives, and the unbreakable U.S.-U.K. “special relationship” Tuesday... right up until the frog.
Sources inside the Oval Office report that the first 47 minutes of the sit-down were a diplomatic triumph. Trump praised the King’s “fantastic” gardens at Highgrove, while Charles politely inquired about the border wall’s latest performance metrics. First Lady Melania and Queen Camilla exchanged recipes for winning over hostile press corps. Handshakes were firm. Laughter was genuine. Everything was going swimmingly.
Then the frog.
“You know, Chuck, I’ve got one more very special I want you to meet,” Trump said, according to White House pool reports. “This little guy has been with me through thick and thin. Never leaks. Never complains. Best supporter I’ve ever had, and believe me, I’ve had millions.”
With that, the President produced his small, bright-green little surprise guest.
“Meet Pepe,” Trump continued, beaming. “He’s loyal. He gets it. When the fake news comes after me, Pepe’s right there, just vibing. Tremendous energy. Low energy? Never. Sleepy? Not once.”
King Charles, visibly processing the moment with generations of Windsor composure, reportedly blinked several times before responding, “Ah… how delightful. A… frog.”
At one point the President made the frog “wave” its little arm at the monarch. Charles, ever the diplomat, nodded solemnly and replied, “One does appreciate unwavering loyalty in these turbulent times,” while subtly signaling an aide for another cup of tea.
King Charles is said to have departed with a ceremonial gift bag containing a signed copy of The Art of the Deal, a gold-plated MAGA hat, and one slightly confused-looking corgi that had been introduced to Pepe earlier in the day.
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