Liz Truss Demands Trump-Style Revolution in UK During Texas MAGA Speech
Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss has called for a Trump-style revolution in the United Kingdom during a controversial speech at a MAGA conference in Texas. Truss, who served as Britain's shortest-serving prime minister with just 47 days in office, delivered a wide-ranging and conspiratorial address that targeted media, institutions, and what she termed a globalist elite.
Conspiracy Theories and Warnings
Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Grapevine, Texas, Truss unleashed a series of unsubstantiated claims and warnings. She asserted that a globalist movement has captured key institutions in the UK, including universities, mainstream media, corporate sectors, and bureaucracy. Truss branded non-right wing media in both the US and UK as the enemy, advocating to cut off their oxygen to curb their influence.
Truss warned the MAGA crowd that similar forces are at work in America, stating, Please help us fight these forces in Europe, because if you don't help us defeat them in Europe, they're coming for you next. She framed this as a battle for Western civilization, claiming elites in the UK fundamentally don't like western civilisation and seek to destroy it through policies like open borders and transgender ideology.
Critique of UK Policies and Institutions
In her speech, Truss criticized various UK policies and societal trends, blaming them for the country's current state. She highlighted issues such as:
- Net zero energy policies, which she claimed result in the most expensive energy in the world.
- The growth of Islamism in Britain, which she identified as a fundamental problem.
- The embedding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in institutions.
- Constitutional changes that were not reversed during her tenure.
Truss admitted that she did not realize the extent of these issues until she became prime minister, saying, I did not realise how bad it was until I got into government, until I got to the top of government and I saw how it actually operated. This realization has convinced her that the UK needs a complete overhaul in how it is run.
Defense of Controversial Figures and Calls for Action
The former prime minister also defended Lucy Connelly, who was jailed in 2024 for inciting racial hatred after posting on social media platform X, calling for a refugee hotel to be burned down. Truss cited this case as evidence of how severe the situation has become in Britain, where people are allegedly imprisoned for speaking out.
Truss emphasized that most people in the UK do not support the current direction, stating they want traditional values like family, nice cars, holidays, and living in a Christian country. She argued that a Trump-style revolution is necessary to reclaim the nation from what she perceives as a takeover by globalist forces.
Broader Implications and Reactions
This speech marks a significant moment in Truss's post-premiership career, aligning herself more closely with far-right movements and conspiracy theories. Her comments have sparked debate and criticism, with many viewing them as an escalation in partisan rhetoric. The event underscores ongoing tensions within conservative politics on both sides of the Atlantic, as figures like Truss seek to influence global discourse from platforms like CPAC.
As Truss continues to advocate for radical change, her words resonate with certain factions while drawing condemnation from others, highlighting the deep divisions in contemporary political landscapes.
