Farage Trump Musk and Tariffs
There is a saying in the UK when it comes to Nigel Farage, its this, You cant Barrage the Farage and its true you cant.
Farage has cultivated his own devoted following, bolstered by countless YouTube videos where he confidently dismantles EU parliamentarians, as well as Labour and Tory opponents, with the precision of a chef slicing through a soufflé — poised, sharp, and occasionally leaving a mess. This reputation wasn’t handed to him on a silver platter; it was earned. For years, the media tried to slap him with labels like “racist” and “bigot,” while haughty EU officials treated his Brexit declarations like the ramblings of a pub regular after one too many pints. They laughed at his lack of electoral victories at home, dismissing him as a “madman” — the kind you’d avoid making eye contact with on the Tube. Yet, somehow, against all odds and perhaps even logic, he pulled it off. In those videos, Farage is never caught off guard, delivering sharp critiques with the flair of a stand-up comedian who’s just been handed a heckler on a silver platter. His shock-and-awe rhetoric, paired with a hearty dose of British humour, leaves his opponents scrambling for words, justification — or possibly the nearest exit.
Whether you admire him or criticize him, there’s no denying that he has reshaped the trajectory and history of the UK in a way no other modern Briton has achieved thus far — and his journey is far from over. While we may not agree with everything he says, his ability to speak plain common sense stands out in a world increasingly dominated by political correctness.
Forming the Reform Party, his intentions are unmistakable. He seeks to overhaul Parliament entirely, dismantling the establishment and starting afresh. He positions himself as the voice of millions of ordinary British citizens who have felt repeatedly let down by those they elect to represent them.
Another question arises — this time about Donald Trump, the President of the United States. It’s hard to think of a single British politician who could casually call up the U.S. President and say, “Hi, I’ll be in Washington next Thursday — fancy grabbing a meal?” and have the President respond, “I’m a bit busy, but why don’t you come to the White House? I’ll order in burgers and fries.” Yet, that’s exactly the kind of rapport Nigel Farage shares with Trump, such is the strength of their friendship.
When Nigel Farage speaks, it would be unwise to dismiss his words.
Farage has criticized the UK Government, claiming it has “blown it” in securing a trade deal with the United States, as President Donald Trump announces a new wave of tariffs. Trump recently revealed a 25% tariff on all car imports, effective April 2, while British Steel faces potential closure of its Scunthorpe steelmaking operations due to taxes imposed on metals entering the U.S.
The Reform UK leader highlighted that President Trump is “emotionally pro-British,” yet the UK Government refused his assistance in negotiating exemptions for British goods. Speaking to reporters in Westminster, Farage remarked, “In terms of the US trade deal, we’ve blown it. I visited Trump Tower just three days after the 2016 election and met with Trump’s team. All he talked about was tariffs, tariffs, tariffs — except when it came to the UK. He wanted a free trade deal with us.”
Farage added, “Trump told me personally, ‘This deal will benefit you more than me, but I want to make it happen.’”
“We had an American president who was so pro-British, he probably would’ve started calling ‘soccer’ football just to make us feel at home. Trump was arguably the least isolationist figure in the Republican Party — though let’s be honest, that’s a bit like saying he was the quietest person at his own rally. We had a golden four-year window to get things done.
So why didn’t it happen? Because the Tory government couldn’t deliver Brexit if it came with IKEA instructions and a free Allen key. The Conservatives — under Theresa May and her merry band of missteps — managed to turn the entire process into the political equivalent of trying to herd cats in a wind tunnel.”
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“What will happen between now and next Wednesday? I’m not sure…I did offer the Government my help and support, they chose not to accept it. Well, very, very good luck to them.”.
They will need luck because Trump never forgets a slight and everyone on the Front Bench of the Labour Government not only slighted him but did their best to first get him kicked out of the country and when that did not work tried to embarrass him with a balloon flying over London
The Labour Party’s decision to send staff to the US to support Harris was nothing short of embarrassing. One might expect Starmer and his team to approach Farage, who arguably has a unique rapport with the US President, and ask him to intervene on Britain’s behalf. Yet, Starmer and Labour refuse to consider this, instead favouring the idea they appointing Mandelson as our ambassador. This is the same Mandelson who, in 2019, labelled the President a “danger to the world” and “little short of a white nationalist and racist.” Such comments do little to ingratiate him with the President, nor do they fool anyone. It’s hard to imagine any British figure holding both the friendship and influence with the US President that Farage does, but the establishment’s disdain for him blinds them to this potential advantage.
Asked about his apparent fallout with Musk who has a prominent place in Mr Trump’s team as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), Mr Farage said he was “a hero” for buying Twitter, which he renamed X, in 2022.
The world’s richest man appeared to turn on the Reform leader and called for him to be replaced earlier this year in a disagreement over Mr Musk’s support for far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
Mr Farage insisted they still “texted” from time to time, despite the fallout.
“Musk’s effect on the whole online community and free speech has been great,” he said.
“The only downside of it is that X now is a difficult platform in some ways. There are too many bots able to just to pour pure poison… I think Elon just needs to just tighten up…He took a different view on Tommy Robinson to me, I’ve never been pro him in any way at all. I don’t know, he tried to push me a bit on it. But you know what? You can’t bully me.”
That’s why people admire Farage — he’s like that one friend who says what everyone else is too scared to say at the dinner table. Richest person in the world? Doesn’t matter — Farage will still tell you to pipe down and stay in your lane. He’s basically the human embodiment of “no filter.”
Farage didn’t hold back on the Tories either, firmly rejecting any idea of teaming up with them. He called Conservative MPs “boring, old bastards,” which, let’s be honest, sounds like the name of a pub band no one asked for. He also took a swipe at Tory leader Kemi Badenoch, accusing her of being lazy and claiming, “She doesn’t understand what hard work is.” Ouch. That’s the political equivalent of being told you’re the person who microwaves fish in the office kitchen.
“She’s leading a party, and just look at this mob in the Commons. I’ve never encountered a more stuck-up, arrogant, and out-of-touch group than at least half of the Conservative MPs,” he ranted. “Stuffy, boring old b*****ds.” At this point, you almost expect him to start handing out bingo cards for Tory clichés.
Farage’s sharp tongue doesn’t discriminate — think of it as an equal-opportunity offender. He’s just as likely to lob verbal grenades at his own allies as he is at his opponents, leaving everyone ducking for cover. His rhetoric is a cocktail of brutal honesty with a twist of theatrical flair, the kind that keeps political commentators sweating and his critics reaching for the aspirin. Love him or loathe him, you’ve got to admit: Farage has turned provocation into an Olympic sport, and he’s going for gold.
But behind the zingers and the sound bites, his unfiltered approach raises a question or two about modern politics. Is his candor a breath of fresh air in a world of bland, prepackaged speeches, or is it just a sign that political decorum has thrown in the towel? Farage, for his part, seems to thrive in the chaos, strutting around like a political rock star smashing the establishment’s guitars.
Even his harshest critics have to grudgingly admit that his brash style hits a nerve with voters fed up with politicians who seem more interested in perfecting their hair than addressing real problems. Farage has a knack for tapping into frustrations, even if his methods often resemble a bull in a China shop — minus the apology. Whether he’s calling out “boring old bastards” or roasting party leaders with the precision of a barbecue chef, his unapologetic antics ensure he remains in the headlines — and firmly lodged in voters’ minds.
