Nigel Farage on Trump, Labour, and why he’s the ‘natural candidate’ for US ambassador

Nigel Farage, MP for Clacton, leader of Reform UK, and friend of Donald Trump, joins deputy editor Freddy Gray for a special live edition of the Americano podcast. They discuss how two assassination attempts have affected Trump, how he was ready to give the UK a free trade deal last time he was in office, and exactly what a second Trump presidency could look like.

//CHAPTERS
00:27 – Welcome Nigel Farage
02:36 – Is Donald Trump going to win?
09:00 – What did you make of Kamalamania?
15:20 – Should Labour be campaigning for the Democrats?
17:52 – How useful could Donald Trump be to Reform UK?
23:09 –Audience questions
23:41 – What would Trump’s relationship with Nato be like?
28:31 – Is there any way back for the Conservative party?
31:21 – Is there any appeal to female voters other than abortion rights?
37:30 – What impact would David Miliband or Peter Mandelson have as US ambassador?
43:10 – What’s your view on the Electoral College?

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[flightcomputer]

Trump and Farage are the medicine we need

[tonyhamre]

Smashed it, Mr Farage. Thank you, spectator for a grown up interview. Well done all.

[BahHumbug]

A breath of fresh air, salute you Nigel.

[pegasusstation]

That was excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed that.

[roblancs]

Glad to see the Spectator lower its guard against Farage. May Nigel's greatest victory for this nation be ahead of him!

[justbefine]

Absolutely LOVE FARAGE in this, so real, funny and intelligent 👌

[stevesmith]

Well that was fun. Freddie looked a bit bemused well done for holding a brilliant Farage/Trump rally ;)

[rare]

Absolutely brilliant interview. I’m voting for Reform in the next GE and I’m somewhat annoyed at myself for not having done so.

[peterloxham]

Fantastic insight into Nigel and the real world he represents for us simple people. Our next PM I really do hope!

[mpersad]

This was unexpected, but very welcome. As a longterm subscriber to the magazine I want to see the continued variety and challenging of the consensus continue under the new owners. This is an encouraging start.

[michaelgibson]

For the sake of the Western democracies let's hope Nigel is right about a Trump victory.

[diamondgeezer]

A politician who actually answered Questions... My god, that was good.

[richardgraham]

Just superb. Nigel on top form and quite rightly ribbing Gove on backing Kamala. Maybe there is still hope.

[robinkirke]

The most important man in british politics for a very long time. History books will, eventually, work this out.

[JoeCarroll-trhw]

Trump Better not help Labour. The people don’t like them.

[leonywheeler]

Brilliant! Nigel Farage, You're the right leader to be a Reform the only party cares for this

[roydavis]

No, Nigel, DON'T help Labour talk to Trump !! They need to be taught a very severe lesson !!

[BlueAxeRacer]

Thank you for putting on such a great event, and a very relaxed but insightful interview. Nigel really is larger than life in person. Didn't vote Reform at the general election but he certainly won me over for sure.

[benlloyd]

Farage seems a bit drunk to me - but still so refreshing and clear

[derekrobsondirectbuildersl]

Being perfect that would take forever to learn god bless you Nigel