Donald Trump has launched a social media attack on King Charles, sharing a video that appears to portray the monarch as uncaring. The US President posted a compilation of clips on his Truth Social platform showing world leaders ignoring people in need and service members, followed by footage of himself shaking hands with soldiers and helping others.
Video contrasts leaders with Trump
The edited footage includes a man fainting in front of King Charles, seemingly showing the monarch as unmoved, compared with the President's own compassion. The viral clip is from 2020 and is accompanied by other videos of world leaders appearing disrespectful.
This is sharply contrasted with clips of Trump greeting troops and police officers, honouring the war dead, hugging elderly veterans and being a doting husband. Part of the video carries the caption “the side of Trump the media doesn’t show you”.
Full footage shows different scene
The segment featuring Charles is six years old, from when he was the Prince of Wales. He was visiting an Asda distribution centre in Bristol with the Duchess of Cornwall when a staff member, chatting to the future King, collapsed as his legs gave way.
The shortened clip used by Trump shows the royal appearing to throw up his hands in helplessness before swiftly turning to walk away from the collapsed man. However, the full footage shows Charles putting out his arm to try to catch the supermarket worker. Visibly concerned, he remained close by as the man received medical attention.
He only moved away after his security detail reassured him the individual was OK. The man quickly recovered and was later able to continue his conversation with Charles.
