Nigel Farage faced sharp criticism at a US Congressional hearing, being labeled a “far-right, pro-Putin politician” and likened to a “Donald Trump wannabe” by Jamie Raskin, a Democratic member of the House Judiciary Committee. Raskin recounted a recent encounter with Farage in the UK, where the meeting was abruptly ended by Farage after Raskin expressed his views.
Raskin highlighted the contrast between UK PM Keir Starmer’s handling of free speech issues and Farage’s actions, pointing out that GB News was not shut down despite coverage of UK protests. He also noted Farage’s frequent appearances on Russian TV and alignment with Putin’s rhetoric, suggesting Farage’s affinity for autocrats.
Raskin cautioned the UK public against trusting Farage to champion free speech, drawing parallels with Donald Trump’s approach in the US. Farage’s absence from UK parliamentary sessions due to his US visit was criticized by Starmer, who accused Farage of undermining the country’s interests by seeking American sanctions against the UK.
In response to accusations of advocating for US sanctions on the UK, Farage denied the claims, emphasizing the potential negative trade consequences. Farage’s agenda in the US includes advocating against the Online Safety Act and discussing the case of Lucy Connolly, convicted of inciting racial hatred online.
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