The article critiques U.S. President Donald Trump’s second state visit to Britain, portraying it as a display of wealth and power that elevates a global oligarchy. It details the opulence of the state banquet at Windsor Castle, attended by influential figures from business and politics, including tech titans like Tim Cook and financiers such as Larry Fink.
Despite the grandeur, the gathering symbolizes a deeper decay in democratic values, as the elite presented a unified front against the backdrop of significant social inequality. King Charles III’s speech framed American independence as a “tragic misunderstanding,” while Trump’s affinity for monarchy hints at a preference for oligarchic rule.
The article reflects on the $250 billion investment agreement reached during the visit, emphasizing the disconnect between the ruling class’s interests and the struggles of ordinary citizens. It argues that the alliance between the British and American elite undermines democratic principles, ultimately calling for a socialist mobilization of the working class against this “gerontocratic technocracy.” The piece concludes by positing that true unity between the U.S. and Britain will arise from a socialist revolution challenging systemic inequality and oligarchic power.
