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Why Trump supporters are predicting an English civil war

Why Trump supporters are predicting an English civil war

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What links Elon Musk, Steve Bannon and Tommy Robinson? They all
believe England is on the cusp of civil war. As US President
Donald Trump wraps up his second state visit to the UK, hosts
Venetia Rainey and Roland Oliphant examine the darker side of the
transatlantic “special relationship” — from American support for
the British far-right to the spread of populist extremism across
borders.

They’re joined by Rob Crilly, The Telegraph’s chief US
correspondent, who explains MAGA-world’s obsession with the idea
of British decline, Trump’s surprisingly friendly ties with Prime
Minister Keir Starmer, and what the president’s visit means for
US-UK relations and the defence industry.

They also discuss Musk’s speech at Robinson's "free
speech" rally in London, Steve Bannon’s influence, and the
rise of political violence in America following the assassination
of Charlie Kirk.

Read Roland's analysis:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/09/17/conservative-america-turn-britain-musk-vance-charlie-kirk/

Read Rob's analysis:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/09/18/trump-inspects-troops-war-brewing-at-home/

Credits: X/@TRobinsonNewEra; National Conservatism via YouTube;
Charlie Kirk via YouTube; White House via YouTube

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Contact us with feedback or ideas:

battlelines@telegraph.co.uk

@venetiarainey

@RolandOliphant

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