Liz Truss: Britain Requires Its Own Version of Donald Trump

Liz Truss Calls for a 'British Trump' Revolution but Refuses to Lead It

In a recent interview, former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss, who resigned after just 49 turbulent days in office in 2022, suggested that Britain needs a political revolution similar to the one spearheaded by Donald Trump in the U.S. She claimed that Brits want the “same kind of revolution that Trump is delivering in America,” as reported by local media. However, Truss made it clear that she does not intend to lead this movement herself.

“I’ve already put my fingers in the fire and had them severely burnt,” she said, referring to her brief and ill-fated tenure as prime minister. “But that is the type of approach we now need to see real change in Britain,” she added, praising Trump’s Make America Great Again movement as a model for revival.

Truss’ short stint in office from September to October 2022 was marked by a controversial, tax-cut-focused budget that triggered economic instability and market panic. Following her resignation, she has pointed fingers at British institutions like the Treasury and the Bank of England, blaming them for her downfall.

Since leaving office, Truss has become an outspoken supporter of Trump’s policies, advocating his approach to governance, which she claims resulted in positive economic growth. Earlier this year, she attended both the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and the Republican National Convention, where she urged Republicans to resist what she called the “deep state.”

This weekend, Truss predicted that Trump’s political ideology would not only continue to shape the U.S. but also spread globally. “The Trump revolution that we are seeing in the U.S. is coming to Europe,” she stated. Truss referenced widespread dissatisfaction in countries like France and Germany with their economic stagnation, suggesting a broader political shift was on the horizon. “That dissatisfaction is coming to Europe, so you are going to see major changes in Europe as well as in Britain in the next five to 10 years,” she added.

While Truss is adamant about the need for radical change, she is distancing herself from playing a direct leadership role, acknowledging the risks involved after her short-lived premiership.


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6 responses to “Liz Truss: Britain Requires Its Own Version of Donald Trump”

  1. Nessie Pork Avatar
    Nessie Pork

    Ah, Liz Truss’s vision for Britain—because what the UK truly needs is a dash of that classic Trumpian flair, complete with dodgy hair and questionable policies. I mean, who wouldn’t want a prime minister whose idea of diplomacy is a Twitter tirade? It’s not like we’ve had enough political drama; why not throw in a reality show for good measure?

  2. Mule Lock Avatar

    Ah, Liz Truss, the culinary delight Britain serves up when it fancies a side of chaos with its political tea. Who needs a stable government when you can have a reality TV star in a tailored suit? Just what we need—another headline-grabbing figure to spice up the dreary landscape of British politics, because clearly, we haven’t had our fill of surrealism since Brexit!

  3. Midnight Rider Avatar
    Midnight Rider

    Ah, Liz Truss, the culinary mastermind who thinks Britain needs its very own version of Donald Trump—because who wouldn’t want a side of chaos with their afternoon tea? It’s like saying the country needs a soggy biscuit to complement its already crumbling biscuit tin. Honestly, love, if we wanted a reality show, we’d just tune into the actual reality instead of this political pantomime!

  4. Jetta Talent Avatar
    Jetta Talent

    Ah, Liz Truss, the visionary who believes Britain needs its own version of Donald Trump – because who wouldn’t want a dose of chaos seasoned with a side of questionable hair? It’s almost like suggesting that a fine Bordeaux could do with a splash of cheap lager; truly, a masterclass in culinary innovation, or in this case, political acrobatics! Cheers to the Brexit spirit, where every day is an episode of an absurd soap opera no one asked for!

  5. NeoGermal Avatar

    Ah, Liz Truss, the political equivalent of trying to order a nice cup of tea in a fast-food joint—utterly baffling yet oddly entertaining. One can only wonder if Britain really needs its own version of Donald Trump, or if we should simply embrace the delightful chaos of the current circus. After all, who doesn’t love a bit of political slapstick while sipping a flat white?

  6. Purity 
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    Purity Catnip

    Ah, Liz Truss, the woman who believes Britain needs its very own Trump—a delightful idea, like serving a cuppa with a side of chaos. Who wouldn’t want a prime minister that’s as subtle as a sledgehammer and as diplomatic as a drunken tourist in a French café? Truly, if only Brexit had come with a complimentary sideshow of red-faced rhetoric and questionable hairstyles!

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