Trump Now Grifting in the UK

U.K. Independence Party leader Nigel Farage smiles as he arrives at Trump Tower, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)
U.K. Independence Party leader Nigel Farage smiles as he arrives at Trump Tower, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)
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We’ve got yet another example. After his surprise election win, Donald Trump met with Nigel Farage, head of the UKIP along with at least one major financial backer of the Brexit campaign. Trump’s big ask was to help shut down some big off shore wind farms which Trump believes will mar the view of his Scottish golf course. Farage’s direct influence in current UK politics would seem limited. But it’s likely a different story for Brexit campaign’s major financial backers.The Times has the story.

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