What a world we will have if a President Trump can one day look across the Atlantic and have Nigel Farage as his counterpart. I know, its a pipe dream as we say. But such dreams…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his congratulations to his long-time ally Nigel Farage on securing a seat in the British Parliament. Trump lauded Farage’s achievement in a message on TruthSocial, praising his dedication to his country. This marks a significant milestone for Farage, who has long been a prominent figure in British politics, particularly known for his role in advocating for Brexit.
🚨New: President Trump has congratulated @Nigel_Farage for winning a Parliament Seat. pic.twitter.com/NfjilgpzgZ
— The Calvin Coolidge Project (@TheCalvinCooli1) July 5, 2024
Notably, Trump did not mention the newly appointed Prime Minister Keir Starmer in his social media posts. Starmer has previously indicated that his government is prepared to collaborate with whoever is elected in the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
Farage, 60, had initially declared that he would not participate in the July election, opting instead to support Trump’s campaign in the United States. However, he made a surprising turnaround and decided to run, launching his campaign just a month before the election.
Preliminary results indicate that the anti-immigration Reform Party, which succeeded the Brexit Party, has managed to draw voters away from both the Conservative and Labour parties. Farage has stated that the party is poised to finish second in numerous constituencies, although the exact number of seats it will secure remains uncertain. He emphasized the significant void in right-wing British politics and expressed his intent to address it by building a widespread national movement over the coming years.
🇺🇸 Donald Trump has congratulated his old friend Nigel Farage for his win in Clacton overnight, after the Reform UK leader became an MP for the first time on his eighth attempt.
“Nigel is a man who truly loves his country.” pic.twitter.com/Fvqjk9SV9V
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) July 5, 2024
Farage has a long history in politics, having served as a member of the European Parliament from 1999 until the UK’s departure from the EU. Despite multiple attempts, this is his first successful bid to enter the British Parliament. As the leader of the Reform Party, Farage garnered nearly 25,000 votes in Clacton, a region that strongly supported Brexit in 2016.
The friendship between Trump and Farage dates back to 2016, when Farage supported Trump during his first presidential campaign by making speeches on his behalf. Farage also attended Trump’s inauguration in January 2017. Their relationship was partly facilitated by Republican activist John Bartley Boykin, who met Farage at the 2016 Republican National Convention. Boykin passed away in March at the age of 32.
Should Trump win the upcoming election against President Joe Biden, he will need to establish a working relationship with Starmer’s new administration. Recently, David Lammy, Starmer’s foreign secretary elect, remarked that Trump is “often misunderstood.” During Biden’s inauguration in January 2021, Lammy expressed his delight at the event but also criticized Trump, describing his presidency as characterized by recklessness, narcissism, and delusion in a tweet.
Latest: Donald Trump Congratulates Nigel Farage On Being Elected An MP, But Makes No Mention Of Keir Starmer.
Trump wont want to do business with Labour, as he cannot stand the left or London Mayor.
Nigel has said his new party is now “coming for Labour”https://t.co/Iod8Os3qZi pic.twitter.com/JGCs3RW1Dh— NATHAN (@mbga_uk) July 5, 2024
Major Points:
- Donald Trump congratulated Nigel Farage on winning a seat in the British Parliament, praising his dedication to his country.
- Farage initially planned to support Trump’s campaign in the U.S. but decided to run for Parliament a month before the election.
- The Reform Party, led by Farage, gained votes from both Conservative and Labour parties, indicating a shift in British political dynamics.
- Farage aims to build a significant national movement and address the gap in right-wing politics in the UK.
Conner T – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
