In a blistering condemnation from across the Atlantic, prominent American Democrat Jamie Raskin has set his sights on Nigel Farage, labelling the Brexit architect a mouthpiece for the Kremlin and a threat to Western solidarity.
The fiery broadside was delivered in Washington DC, where Raskin, a key figure on the January 6 committee, did not mince his words. He accused the former UKIP leader of acting as a 'Kremlin apologist' and using his significant media platform to parrot Russian propaganda, particularly concerning the war in Ukraine.
A Direct Attack on Western Values
Raskin's critique extended beyond Farage's recent comments, framing them as part of a broader, more dangerous pattern. He expressed grave concern that Farage and his ideological allies within certain factions of the Republican Party are actively working to 'sabotage the Western world from within'.
The Congressman pointed to Farage's controversial assertion that the West's continued expansion of NATO effectively 'provoked' Vladimir Putin's brutal invasion of Ukraine. This narrative, Raskin argued, dangerously shifts blame away from the Russian president's aggression and onto the democratic alliances that form a bedrock of European security.
The Context of a Shifting Political Landscape
This very public dressing-down arrives at a critical juncture in UK and US politics. With a general election looming in Britain, Farage's recent announcement that he will not stand as a candidate—but will instead lead his Reform UK party's campaign—ensures his influential voice will remain central to political discourse.
Raskin's speech underscores a growing anxiety among Western allies about the spread of pro-Russian sentiment and disinformation. By calling out a major British political figure by name, the Democrat is signalling that the battle for geopolitical narratives is now a central front in defending democratic values.
The remarks have ignited a fresh debate about political rhetoric, national security, and the responsibilities of influential figures in an era of global conflict. Farage is yet to publicly respond to the Congressman's stinging accusations.
