Nigel Farage faced sharp criticism during a US Congressional hearing, being labeled a “far-right, pro-Putin politician” and likened to a “Donald Trump wannabe.” Jamie Raskin, a Democratic member of the House Judiciary Committee, admonished Farage, cautioning the UK populace against supporting his slogan of “Make Britain Great Again.”
Raskin recounted a contentious encounter with Farage in the UK, where the latter abruptly ended a meeting after just three minutes of discussion due to disagreement. Raskin highlighted that unlike UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who allowed free speech on GB News, Farage freely appeared on Russian TV numerous times, echoing Putin’s viewpoints.
Accusing Farage of cozying up to autocrats and dictators globally, Raskin urged the UK public to observe Trump’s actions in the US before embracing Farage’s promises. Farage, set to advocate for imposing sanctions on nations limiting free speech, claimed the UK had strayed from its principles.
Notably, Farage’s absence from the Parliament session drew criticism from Starmer, who accused him of undermining the UK’s interests by lobbying for US sanctions. In response to allegations of calling for trade sanctions on the UK, Farage refuted the claims, emphasizing trade implications without mentioning sanctions.
Farage’s agenda includes rescinding the Online Safety Act and addressing cases like Lucy Connolly, convicted of inciting racial hatred on Twitter. Farage emphasized discussing Connolly’s situation during his visit, presenting her as a focal point of his discussions.
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