Key facts
- Farage told Benny Johnson he agrees with Trump on "so much."
- Farage described Trump as a "proper bloke" and a "friend for many, many years."
- Farage has publicly distanced himself from Trump's views on Ukraine and tariff threats.
Nigel Farage has adopted a dual approach to his relationship with Donald Trump, publicly downplaying their closeness for a British audience while emphasizing their strong ties to American conservatives. In an interview on the Benny Show on September 30, Farage stated that he agrees with Trump on "so much" and admires his "guts and courage." He described Trump as a "proper bloke" and a "friend for many, many years," noting he is a regular visitor at Mar-a-Lago. This contrasts with Farage's recent remarks in Britain, where he has sought to distance himself from the former US president. In April, he told Times Radio that he had not been in touch with Trump for months. A spokesperson for Farage clarified that while he has never hidden his relationship with Trump, he has also been a "critical friend" on various international issues. Farage has also publicly questioned Trump's views on issues like tariffs and the conflict in Ukraine, reflecting Trump's unpopularity in the UK.