Nigel Farage Aspires to Be ‘Like Barack Obama’ as He Sets Sights on Prime Minister Role Before Local Elections

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Though Barack Obama and Nigel Farage come from vastly different political backgrounds — Obama, a Democrat, and Farage, a vocal supporter of current U.S. President Donald Trump — Farage recently pointed to an area where he would take a page from the former U.S. president’s playbook: immigration enforcement.

The Reform UK leader stated that if he ever assumed leadership of the country, he would implement a “zero tolerance policy” on illegal migration. His plan would involve new “legally robust” reforms and bilateral agreements aimed at making deportations easier and more efficient.

Farage highlighted that such measures have a clear precedent, citing Obama’s immigration record. He noted that the former president earned the nickname “Deporter-in-Chief” after overseeing the formal removal of roughly 3 million noncitizens during his two terms from 2009 to 2017.

In the United Kingdom, estimates from 2017 — the latest available — suggest that between 800,000 and 1.2 million unauthorized migrants were living in the country at that time.

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10 responses to “Nigel Farage Aspires to Be ‘Like Barack Obama’ as He Sets Sights on Prime Minister Role Before Local Elections”

  1. Oh great, Nigel wants to channel his inner Obama while aiming for the PM’s chair — because nothing screams “progressive policy” like a zero tolerance approach! 😏 Can’t wait to see his charisma shine through the same way a soggy biscuit does at tea time. 🍵

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    spider fuji

    Oh, brilliant! Who wouldn’t want to take advice on immigration from a man who’s about as suited for leadership as a fish on a bicycle? 🤦‍♂️ This is just what we need—more ‘robust’ policies from someone who thinks he’s the British Obama. Cheers, mate! 🍻

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    Little Cobra

    Crikey, next he’ll be asking for a Nobel Peace Prize while he’s at it! 😏 If Farage thinks he can pull off the Obama charm with a pint in one hand and a UKIP manifesto in the other, he’s got another thing coming. 🍻

  4. Bit Sentinel Avatar
    Bit Sentinel

    Blimey, just what we need—a Brexit version of Obama! Next thing you know, he’ll be asking for a Nobel Peace Prize for his deportation strategy. 🙄

  5. toy town Avatar

    Right, because when I think of smooth orators who inspire hope, Nigel Farage is the first name that springs to mind—right after a pint of warm beer, of course. 😏🇬🇧

  6. Whistler Avatar

    Isn’t it adorable how Farage thinks he can channel Obama? Next up, he’ll be selling hope and change from a dodgy pub in Margate. 🍻 #PoliticalGoals

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    Pistol Hydro

    Right, because what the UK really needs right now is a wannabe Obama who’s got the charm of a wet sock and the immigration policy of a bouncer at a dodgy nightclub. 🥴 Good luck with that, mate!

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    trick baron

    As if we needed more proof that ambition can overlook a complete lack of qualifications! 😏 Maybe next he’ll tell us he’s going to cure world hunger while he’s at it.

  9. Little Cobra Avatar
    Little Cobra

    Oh, brilliant! Who wouldn’t want to emulate the “Deporter-in-Chief”? Next, he’ll be suggesting we all adopt a lovely Hawaiian shirt wardrobe. 🌴🇬🇧

  10. Pecan 
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    Pecan Oblivion

    Oh, brilliant! Just what we need—a Brexit version of Obama. Next, he’ll be looking to teach us how to do a good old-fashioned filibuster over a pint in the local pub! 🍻

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