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Rep. Raskin Warns UK Against Farage's Right-Wing Agenda

3/31/2026

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Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), a senior U.S. congressman, warned British voters against Nigel Farage, calling him a charlatan and an imposter during a UK visit.
He cautioned that Farage’s right-wing agenda mirrors the pitfalls seen in U.S. President Donald Trump’s America.
Raskin described the exchange as heated, noting Farage ended the hearing discussion when challenged.
He expressed disbelief British voters would fall for Farage and stressed British political culture.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), a senior U.S. congressman, warned British voters against Nigel Farage, calling him a charlatan and an imposter during a UK visit.
He cautioned that Farage’s right-wing agenda mirrors the pitfalls seen in U.S. President Donald Trump’s America.
Raskin described the exchange as heated, noting Farage ended the hearing discussion when challenged.
He expressed disbelief British voters would fall for Farage and stressed British political culture.