Interesting take.
The British Public and Donald Trump: A Reality Check
Jane McKell’s claim that the British “loathe” Donald Trump is as inaccurate as it is self-serving. The truth is far more nuanced. While the British political establishment and media elite may despise Trump—because he exposes their hypocrisy and refuses to play by their rules—millions of ordinary Britons admire his strength, leadership, and unapologetic defense of national interests.
Trump’s appeal lies in his results. Unlike the career politicians of the British Labour Party, Trump is a leader who delivers. In just his first term, he revitalized the U.S. economy, created jobs, strengthened border security, and prioritized working-class citizens over globalist elites. Compare this to Labour’s legacy: economic mismanagement, open-border policies that have led to crime and cultural tensions, and a complete betrayal of the British working class—the very people they claim to represent.
McKell’s attempt to contrast Trump with a so-called “gentleman” like Gareth Southgate is laughable. Since when did meekness and virtue signaling become the primary qualifications for leadership? True leadership is not about appearing “modest” in tailored suits while failing to deliver anything meaningful for your country. The British Labour Party has been led by a parade of weak, morally compromised figures—from the antisemitism scandals under Jeremy Corbyn to Keir Starmer’s inability to take a stand on even the most basic issues. These men embody cowardice, not leadership.
Trump, on the other hand, is bold and effective. He doesn’t pretend to be a polished, establishment-friendly figure—because he isn’t one. Instead, he is a results-driven leader who fights for his country, unafraid to challenge a corrupt system. If that offends the sensibilities of the British ruling class, so be it. The ordinary people of Britain—the ones ignored by Labour—see something different: a leader who gets things done.
Perhaps McKell and her ilk should ask themselves why so many working-class voters in both America and the UK are turning away from traditional political elites. The answer is simple: they are tired of being lied to, failed, and patronized by politicians who are more concerned with their own public image than with improving the lives of their citizens.
In the end, the real question is not whether Trump is a “gentleman” by the narrow, outdated definitions of the British upper crust. The question is whether he is an effective leader. By every meaningful measure, the answer is yes.
…rumour has it that at least one other on this thread is claiming offence by proxy and they have all booked in for trauma council keeping tight hold of their pearls.
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