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If Nigel Farage claims he was just a teenage racist but grew out of it, here's what he had to say about Shamima Begum in 2019.
He was happy to judge her harshly as an adult for her teenage behaviour + beliefs even though she'd been groomed: "She clearly from these comments is a convinced jihadist."
December 5, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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Trump I strategy from 2017:
“Societies that empower women to participate fully in civic and economic life are more prosperous and peace-ful.“

“No nation can unilaterally alleviate all human suffering, but just because we cannot help everyone does not mean that we should stop trying to help anyone.”
No nation can unilaterally alleviate all human suffering, but just because we cannot help every- one does not mean that we should stop trying to help anyone. For much of the world, America's liberties are inspirational, and the United States will always stand with those who seek free- dom. We will remain a beacon of liberty and opportunity around the world. EMPOWER WOMEN AND YOUTH: Societies that empower women to participate fully in civic and economic life are more prosperous and peace-ful. We will support efforts to advance women's equality, protect the rights of women and girls, and promote women and youth empowerment programs.
December 7, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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“The US will work with the European Union”

“A strong and free Europe is of vital importance to the United States. …Russia is using subversive measures to weaken the credibility of America's commitment to Europe, undermine transatlantic unity, and weaken European institutions and governments.”
Priority Actions POLITICAL: The United States will deepen collaboration with our European allies and partners to confront forces threatening to undermine our common values, security interests, and shared vision. The United States and Europe will work together to counter Russian subversion and aggression, and the threats posed by North Korea and Iran. We will continue to advance our shared principles and interests in international forums. ECONOMIC: The United States will work with the European Union, and bilaterally with the United Kingdom and other states, to ensure fair and reciprocal trade practices and eliminate barriers to A strong and free Europe is of vital importance to the United States. We are bound together by our shared commitment to the principles of democracy, individual liberty, and the rule of law. Together, we rebuilt Western Europe after World War II and created institutions that produced stability and wealth on both sides of the Atlantic. Today, Europe is one of the most prosperous regions in the world and our most significant trading partner. Although the menace of Soviet communism is gone, new threats test our will. Russia is using subversive measures to weaken the credibility of America's commitment to Europe, undermine transatlantic unity, and weaken European institutions and governments.
December 7, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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The radicalization of Silicon Valley is the subject of my forthcoming book, "The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and The War on Democracy."

It exposes a decades-long campaign to use tech power to overthrow democracy and destroy nations. Pre-order here: www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...
The Nerd Reich
A fearless and urgent chronicle of the tech-authoritarian movement from its early days in San Francisco politics to its current moment on the inter...
www.simonandschuster.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM