December 22nd 2024.
In recent news, it seems that the government may need to turn to Nigel Farage for assistance after facing backlash over their choice for the new US ambassador. The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson did not sit well with many, with one member of president-elect Donald Trump's team publicly calling him an "absolute moron". An insider also described the choice as "horrible" and "arrogant".
This comes as a surprise, as Mandelson has not been shy about his negative opinions of Trump in the past, even going as far as calling him a danger to the world and a white supremacist. However, he has now stated that he is willing to put aside their differences and focus on strengthening the special relationship between the US and UK.
Despite Mandelson's efforts, there are concerns about how the two governments will be able to work together. This has led Reform's Nigel Farage to offer his assistance in building a "bridge" between the two countries. Farage, who has a good relationship with Elon Musk, has even met with him recently and there are rumors of a potential £78 million donation to his party. Speaking to the Telegraph, Farage stated that the US-UK relationship is the most important and he would be happy to act as a bridge if it served the national interest.
Mandelson himself has acknowledged the need to work with Musk's British acquaintances, stating on his Times podcast that it is important to "swallow your pride" and "get into those networks". He believes that the feud between him and Trump cannot continue indefinitely.
Former British ambassador to the US, Lord Kim Darroch, also weighed in on the situation, predicting that this controversy may not be the last. He described Trump's return to the White House as a "24/7 bar-room brawl" and advised the next ambassador to be wary of Trump's infamous "5am tweet storm". Darroch recalled being woken up at 5am by Trump's unfiltered tweets, which often included comments on UK affairs, including criticism of former Prime Minister Theresa May's handling of Brexit.
Mandelson will need to be prepared and ready to respond firmly to any tweets that may arise, as they have the potential to become instant headlines. However, he should not take the "absolute moron" comment too seriously, as it was made by an election strategist whose job is now finished. Darroch believes that the strategist was not part of Trump's White House team and did not clear his statement with the president-elect beforehand. He also advised Mandelson to have a thick skin in dealing with such situations.
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