Nigel Farage failed to show up at a conservative US political conference on time, missing his speaking slot. He traveled over 3,000 miles from the UK to Washington for a brief visit known for his controversial anti-migrant statements and criticism of Britain.
Although scheduled to address the National Conservatism conference with prominent figures like Trump’s Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and former advisor Steve Bannon, Farage was absent. Instead, hedge funder Tom Klingenstein delivered a speech focusing on the concept of “white guilt.”
Farage, known for his recent extreme proposals including deportations and asylum seeker policies, adjusted his stance after facing backlash. Despite his absence at the conference, his ally Douglas Carswell, a former UKIP MP, was spotted attending the event.
Farage is set to make history as the first UK MP in nearly two decades to testify before a US Congressional committee, discussing “Europe’s threat to American Speech and Innovation.” He is expected to highlight cases like Lucy Connolly’s, who faced legal consequences for inciting racial hatred on social media.
Amid controversies surrounding free speech, Farage raised concerns over recent arrests related to online posts, emphasizing the need to protect freedom of expression. Vice President JD Vance, critical of UK laws on harassment and racism, has advocated for broader speech rights.
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