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Farage called ‘manbaby’ by US politician during debate about Trump

Starmer takes swipe at Farage in migrant deal announcement
  • A heated confrontation took place in London between US Representative Jamie Raskin and Reform Party leader Nigel Farage during a US congressional delegation visit.
  • The dispute began when Raskin, a Democrat, made remarks critical of the Trump administration's approach to the First Amendment.
  • Farage, a vocal supporter of Trump, reportedly became furious, telling Raskin they were "not here to talk about Donald Trump" and calling him "pig-headed."
  • Raskin responded to Farage by referencing the American Revolution, stating, "This is why we had a revolution against you guys."
  • Other Democratic representatives, including Jasmine Crockett and Eric Swalwell, later described Farage as a "manbaby" and "unhinged" following the exchange.
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