After ‘No Kings’ Rhetoric, NJ Gov. Sherrill Meets and Praises British Royalty

Washington, D.C. — After months of invoking America’s rejection of monarchy on the campaign trail, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill met this week with the King and Queen of England during a White House visit hosted by President Donald Trump—an appearance that quickly drew attention for its political contrast. Sherrill, who has repeatedly aligned herself with the Democratic “No Kings” message emphasizing limits on executive power, was among officials present as Trump welcomed the British monarch and queen for formal meetings in Washington. The visit placed one of New Jersey’s most prominent “No Kings” voices in the same room as the very institution the slogan was built to reject. “It was an honor to join Their Royal Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla for a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony during their State Visit to the United States, and we are deeply grateful they took the time to commemorate this solemn occasion,” Sherrill gushed after the meeting. “Their presence is a powerful reminder of the deep and enduring ties between our nations, especially as we mark the 250th Anniversary of the United States.” Campaign message meets diplomatic reality For more than a year, Sherrill and other Democrats have leaned on Revolutionary