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King Charles Warns Ecosystem Collapse at US Congress, Vance Seated

4/30/2026

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Vice President JD Vance remained seated and later clapped while King Charles III addressed a joint session of Congress on April 29 2026.
King Charles III praised U.S. natural heritage and warned of ecosystem collapse, drawing applause from senators and Speaker Mike Johnson.
JD Vance, a fossil-fuel advocate, has opposed the Inflation Reduction Act and cut electric-vehicle tax credits, while President Donald Trump has called climate initiatives a con job.

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Vice President JD Vance remained seated and later clapped while King Charles III addressed a joint session of Congress on April 29 2026.
King Charles III praised U.S. natural heritage and warned of ecosystem collapse, drawing applause from senators and Speaker Mike Johnson.
JD Vance, a fossil-fuel advocate, has opposed the Inflation Reduction Act and cut electric-vehicle tax credits, while President Donald Trump has called climate initiatives a con job.