Nigel Farage did not show up at a conservative US political conference yesterday as he missed his scheduled speaking slot after traveling over 3,000 miles from the UK to Washington for a two-day visit to promote controversial anti-migrant views and criticize Britain.
Scheduled to address the National Conservatism conference alongside figures like Trump’s former advisor Steve Bannon and Director of National Intelligence Tusli Gabbard, Farage was absent, but his occasional opponent Douglas Carswell, a former UKIP MP involved in the Brexit referendum, was present at the event.
Instead of Farage, hedge fund manager and Republican donor Tom Klingenstein delivered a speech on “white guilt,” which he highlighted as a significant issue of our era.
Tomorrow, Farage is set to testify before a US Congressional committee, marking the first time in nearly two decades that a UK MP will do so, in a House Judiciary Committee inquiry on “Europe’s threat to American Speech and Innovation.”
Recently, Farage sparked controversy by proposing to deport a large number of individuals, including sending asylum seekers to potentially dangerous locations and negotiating with the Taliban to compel families to return to Afghanistan. He later retracted the idea of imprisoning and deporting women and children following public backlash.
Farage’s speech at the National Conservatism conference, titled “Getting Mass Deportations Done,” is expected to address various issues related to immigration and national security, including the case of Lucy Connolly, who faced legal repercussions for inciting racial hatred on social media.
In light of recent events, Farage highlighted the importance of free speech, referencing cases like Graham Linehan’s arrest for online posts, as he prepares to discuss these matters further during his congressional appearance.
Vice President JD Vance, known for his criticism of UK policies addressing harassment, online crimes, and racism, has been vocal about defending free speech rights.
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