Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform Party of the UK, on Thursday in London, attributed Trump's defeat in the midterm elections to his broken promises regarding preventing foreign interventions and described his decision to start a war with Iran as 'strange.'
Criticism of Foreign Interventions
Farage, who always considers Trump a personal friend, has been pressured to distance himself from the U.S. President, as he is not very popular in the UK. The leader of the Reform Party of the UK, while referring to the global economic problems caused by the U.S. and Israel's war against Tehran, raised further criticisms against Trump.
Farage told reporters after a defensive speech in London: 'I would never support a prolonged conflict with Iran. It is strange that Trump, of all people, took such action, considering he came to power to prevent endless foreign wars.'
Reminder of Promises
In response to the question of what the biggest lesson he learned from the Republicans' defeat in the midterms was, he said: 'Keep your promises.' Farage referred to Trump's 'very good' record in loyalty to voters during his first term in office but added: 'He broke one promise — that there would be no more foreign wars.'
Farage also pointed to the rising prices of gas and diesel following this war, saying: 'We have been in this situation for eight months, and these price increases are, more than anything else, the reason for their problems.' He expressed his concern that the U.S. President would continue his attacks against Iran.
Initially, Farage had supported Trump's attacks in February and urged the British government to 'support the Americans in this vital fight against Iran!' But within two weeks, he changed his stance and urged officials not to intervene directly in other foreign wars.
Distancing from Trump
Senior figures in the Reform Party of the UK are trying to distance themselves from Trump following the heavy defeat of the Republican Party in the midterms at the hands of the Democrats. One senior advisor, who wished to remain anonymous, said that the party would continue to build 'good relations' with senior Republicans like J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio.
He added: 'The Reform Party currently has good relations with several Republicans, and this trend will continue.' Others emphasized the need to create a stronger network with right-wing movements in Europe.
One official said: 'I have never been a big supporter of Mr. Trump. He represents a part of American society, but practically what happens on the continent is more important.' This official referred to the rise of right-wing parties in France, Italy, and Spain, adding: 'Given that we have a Prime Minister who is committed to our return to the European Union, I personally think this issue is more important than America.'
