Nigel Farage expressed indifference towards not receiving an invitation to the extravagant state banquet held in honor of Donald Trump, citing his strong connections with senior Republicans. Farage attributed his exclusion to Keir Starmer and criticized the Prime Minister for ignoring his presence.
The Reform UK leader also lamented not being offered the position of Ambassador to the US, although he mentioned he would decline the position now that he leads a political party. Farage confidently asserted that he would win an election if held today, a sentiment he believes President Trump shares.
Regarding his absence from the recent Windsor Castle banquet, Farage stated that he harbored no expectations from the government and downplayed the significance of the invitation. He emphasized his recent interactions with key US government officials and boasted of his political engagements in Washington, dismissing any perceived snub from Starmer.
Farage highlighted his party’s lead in the polls and claimed that the American administration acknowledges his potential as a Prime Minister. When asked about the possibility of becoming the Ambassador to the US following Peter Mandelson’s dismissal, Farage dismissed the notion, citing his current leadership role in Reform UK as a barrier.
Since becoming an MP, Farage has faced criticism for allegedly neglecting his constituency to focus on supporting Trump in the US. Reform UK’s strategy has been compared to Trump’s approach, evident in their promotion of “Make Britain Great Again” hats modeled after Trump’s iconic campaign merchandise.