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Critics Call Trump’s State Banquet in Britain 'Gaudy Cosplay'

Lavish royal event sparks cultural commentary.

20 September 2025 · 23:54 UTC

Critics have described Donald Trump’s state banquet in Britain as a 'gaudy cosplay,' arguing that the event placed greater emphasis on spectacle than on diplomacy.

The opulent evening has drawn mixed reactions, with some praising tradition and others questioning its relevance.