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After 80 years, the U.S.-U.K. 'special relationship' has changed under Trump

Winston Churchill coined the phrase "special relationship" 80 years ago. Now, his grandson says Trump is damaging U.S.-U.K. ties, and diplomats warn a divorce may be in the works.

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Lauren Frayer
Lauren Frayer covers the United Kingdom, Ireland and parts of Europe for NPR News. She is a regular contributor to NPR podcasts, and serves as a guest host of Weekend Edition and Weekend All Things Considered.

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