Nigel Farage DEFENDS Donald Trump over his Britain First re-tweets as he accuses the ‘liberal elite’ of over-reacting
Farage said the reaction to Trump’s tweets had been ‘out of all proportion’
Theresa May launched a rare direct on the President over his ‘wrong’ decision
The episode prompted calls for Trump to be arrested if he ever visits Britain
By TIM SCULTHORPE
DAILYMAIL.COM
3 December 2017
Nigel Farage today defended Donald Trump’s decision to re-tweet Britain First insisting the ‘liberal elite’ had over-reacted.
The ex-Ukip leader used an appearance on the BBC Andrew Marr Show to claim the reaction has been ‘out of all proportion’ to the offence.
The President’s decision to re-tweet three messages from the far right Britain First group has been widely condemned.
The episode has triggered the worst public clashes between US and UK leaders in memory. Prime Minister Theresa May launched a rare direct attack on Mr Trump, branding him ‘wrong’ for his tweets – prompting a bizarre cross-Atlantic spat.
The row took a turn for the bizarre when Mr Trump attempted to reply directly to Mrs May on Twitter – only to send his message to the wrong Theresa May account.
Other critics even claimed Mr Trump should be arrested when he next visits Britain and for his planned state visit to be cancelled.
Education Secretary Justine Greening added to criticism today, warning any visit by Mr Trump would not be ‘positive’.
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