Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss has met with former US President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, sharing a photo of the encounter on social media with the caption "Right about everything." The image, posted on X (formerly Twitter), shows Truss alongside Trump, though the specifics of how the meeting was arranged and its duration are not publicly known.
Truss's Political Shift and CPAC Appearances
Since leaving office after a brief 49-day tenure as prime minister and losing her parliamentary seat in the 2024 general election, Truss has increasingly aligned herself with far-right positions, diverging from the mainstream Conservative Party she once led. She has attempted to reinvent herself as a podcaster and has spoken at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in the United States for the past two years.
At last year's CPAC event in Maryland, Truss claimed that Britain was "failing" and appeared alongside other right-wing populist figures from around the globe, discussing plans for deeper international cooperation. CPAC, once a mainstream conservative gathering, has now embraced Trump's nativist-populist ideology, providing Truss with a platform as she becomes a more marginal figure in UK politics.
Business Ventures and Club Rivalry in London
Back in the United Kingdom, Truss has been involved in launching a new private club called The Leconfield, in partnership with property tycoon Robert Tchenguiz. The venture requires "founding members" to pay £500,000 and is being developed from Tchenguiz's offices on Curzon Street.
Reports suggest that Truss has been accused of attempting to recruit members from London's exclusive 5 Hertford Street club for her rival operation, wandering its premises in search of potential poaches. This move highlights her ongoing efforts to establish influence and networks outside traditional political channels.
Trump's Focus and Social Media Silence
While Truss actively promoted the meeting on X, Trump had not mentioned it on his own social media feeds at the time of reporting. Instead, he was focused on promoting a new documentary produced by his wife, Melania Trump. The lack of acknowledgment from Trump adds to the ambiguity surrounding the nature and significance of the encounter between the two figures.
The meeting underscores Truss's continued pursuit of alliances with right-wing leaders internationally, as she navigates her post-political career and seeks to maintain relevance through media appearances and business initiatives.
