Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has been receiving glowing praise from across the Atlantic. During a short trip to Washington DC, he was warmly welcomed by key figures within the MAGA movement, including former Trump advisers and senior Republican officials.
Jason Miller, who served as a senior adviser to Donald Trump, described Farage as “the one man who is going to be able to save the UK.” Speaking at a gathering to celebrate the launch of GB News’ Washington bureau, Miller said he felt that “from the hand of God, Nigel Farage cannot be stopped.”
The Reform UK leader also met Donald Trump in the Oval Office and mingled with members of the Trump administration, including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and White House Communications Director Stephen Cheung. Some Republicans at the event noted that Farage’s international recognition is among the highest of any British politician, rivaling figures like Boris Johnson and David Cameron.
Farage, who left Washington after just 90 minutes to attend Reform UK’s conference in Birmingham, told supporters: “I am leading a political party that I think is going to win the next general election.” He suggested there could even be an early election in 2027, though Labour ministers have dismissed this idea.
His US trip was not without criticism. While testifying before a congressional committee on European free speech laws, Farage urged American lawmakers and businesses to pressure the UK government to rethink its policies. He compared Britain’s stance on free speech to countries like North Korea, a remark that drew backlash. Democrat Representative Jamie Raskin went further, calling Farage a “Trump sycophant” and suggesting he should air his grievances in the British Parliament instead.
With endorsements from Trump allies and a rising profile at home, Farage is positioning himself as a major challenger in the coming years. Whether his momentum in the UK will match his recognition abroad remains to be seen.
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