Dan Proft interviewed Dominic Green, columnist for the Washington Examiner, Wall Street Journal contributor, and Royal Historical Society fellow, about the fallout from the latest assassination attempt on President Trump at the White House Correspondents Association dinner and broader UK political developments. Green expressed dismay at the left’s reactions to the attempt, citing Anna Navarro’s call for gun control by comparing the event to school shootings, Chuck Todd’s claim that “chaos follows Trump,” and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi’s suggestion that Trump’s low approval ratings fuel such violence.
He also noted emerging cultural sympathy for political assassins, referencing commentary around the UnitedHealthcare CEO killer. Green argued these responses reveal a longstanding tolerance on the left for political violence against conservatives, fueled by years of extreme rhetoric labeling Trump a fascist or pedophile—narratives echoed in the shooter’s manifesto. He warned that informational echo chambers have convinced millions that assassinating elected leaders is legitimate, a dangerous trend in a nation with widespread firearm access.
The conversation then turned to the visit by King Charles and Camilla to the White House. Green viewed the royal trip as a positive symbol of enduring Anglo-American ties in defense, technology, business, and culture, even as political relations have strained under Prime Minister Keir Starmer. With Starmer’s approval rating below 20 percent, Labour faces heavy losses in upcoming local elections on May 7. Green described the UK as a “clown car” of governance, with multiple prime ministers in under a decade and a broken state that no single leader can easily fix.
A decade after Brexit, core issues of national sovereignty, border control, and immigration remain unresolved. Both major parties have failed to deliver, eroding public trust. Green noted Starmer’s government prefers closer EU ties and lacks the will to enact meaningful deportation policies – particularly regarding illegal immigration and past scandals like Pakistani grooming gangs – because it risks losing key voters.
He suggested Nigel Farage and Reform UK could capitalize on this discontent, though questions remain about their readiness for earlier elections. Green emphasized that while governments falter, the deeper connections between Britain and America persist. King Charles’s visit highlights the best of Britain, but serious strategic challenges loom as the U.S. shifts its global posture and Europe struggles with defense capabilities.