Trump's Commonwealth proposal triggers backlash from supporters

Donald Trump has faced strong backlash from his supporters after suggesting the U.S. could join the Commonwealth. This idea arose from an article that hinted King Charles III might extend an invitation for the U.S. to become an associate member. Trump expressed his admiration for King Charles on Truth Social, saying, "I Love King Charles. Sounds good to me!" However, this drew considerable criticism from the MAGA base. Supporters quickly responded with phrases like, "Hell no!" and "If we wanted to be part of England, we would not have elected you!" Some fans warned that joining the Commonwealth could lead Trump to lose a significant portion of his support. They referenced the American Revolution, arguing that accepting any royal association would go against the spirit of the Founding Fathers who fought for independence. Alex Jones, a well-known conservative commentator, also condemned the idea. He stated that if Trump pursued joining the Commonwealth, it would signal a return to the revolutionary sentiments of 1776. His comments were widely shared, garnering millions of views online. It's important to clarify that the Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent nations. Membership does not mean the U.S. would recognize King Charles as its ruler. The organization aims to foster global cooperation and trade, which some critics associate with "globalism."