Farage branded ‘Putin-loving free speech impostor’ by congressman on US visit
US congressman urges Brits to think twice before voting for ‘Putin-loving’ Farage
- US Congressman Jamie Raskin has strongly criticised Nigel Farage, labelling him a "Putin-loving free speech imposter and Trump sycophant" ahead of Mr Farage's testimony in Washington DC.
- Mr Raskin urged British voters to "think twice" before supporting the Reform UK leader, accusing him of only defending free speech he personally agrees with.
- Mr Farage, giving evidence to the US House Judiciary Committee, dismissed Mr Raskin's comments, saying, "You can say what you like, I don’t care, because that’s what free speech is."
- Mr Farage argued that Britain faces an "authoritarian situation" regarding free speech, citing cases like Lucy Connolly's jailing and Graham Linehan's arrest, and criticising the Online Safety Act.
- Mr Raskin countered that there is no free speech crisis in Britain, noting that Mr Farage has not been silenced despite his controversial views.