The former US President discusses Twitter, Winston Churchill, and his views on Meghan Markle during an exclusive chat with Nigel Farage
In a wide-ranging interview with GB News presenter Nigel Farage, former US President Donald Trump expressed his frustration over being banned from Twitter, reminisced about Winston Churchill, and criticised Meghan Markle’s influence on Prince Harry.
The interview, filmed in Florida, saw Mr Trump describe his removal from Twitter as a “big mistake” by the platform. “There’s no excitement on Twitter anymore,” he said. “Conservatives are leaving, and it’s become a boring place.” He linked the platform’s decline to Jack Dorsey stepping down as CEO, suggesting his departure might have been enforced due to falling user numbers.
On the topic of Winston Churchill, Mr Trump shared his dismay at the removal of Churchill’s bust from the White House during President Biden’s tenure. He recalled reinstating the bust when he entered office, saying, “I absolutely wanted it back. Churchill was a very handsome man and a great leader.”
Mr Farage also brought up recent defacing of Churchill’s statue in London, which Mr Trump lamented as disrespectful to a significant figure in history.
When discussing the British royal family, Mr Trump criticised Meghan Markle, saying he had “never been a fan.” He added, “I think Harry has been used horribly, and it has damaged his relationship with his family. It’s hurt the Queen as well.” On the Queen’s recent health concerns, Mr Trump expressed admiration, saying, “I love her. She’s a wonderful person.”
Addressing rumours of being bored during a meeting with the Prince of Wales, Mr Trump denied them, stating, “I liked Charles. He’s an environmentalist and talked about the environment, which I appreciated.”
The conversation also touched on the events of January 6, 2021. Mr Trump defended his actions, describing the Capitol riots as a “protest” and reiterating claims of election rigging. He stated, “The real insurrection was on November 3, election day. January 6 was the largest crowd I’ve ever spoken to.” He also claimed to have offered National Guard troops to bolster security, which he said was declined by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and others.
