Devendra Kumar
Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss delivered a keynote speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference in the United States, emphasizing the critical role that conservatism plays in guiding the free world. According to Truss, the world is in urgent need of a Republican presence in the White House, not just in America, but globally, as the United States is the leader of the free world. She argued that only conservatives can save the free world from threats posed by Russia, Iran, and China.
Truss called upon Republicans willing to take on tough tasks, regardless of the criticism they may face, and urged them to resist establishment pressures. While she did not explicitly endorse Republican front-runner Donald Trump, her speech resonated with attendees who are enthusiastic about his candidacy. In contrast, her predecessor Boris Johnson recently endorsed Trump in a Daily Mail column, potentially paving the way for a more robust engagement between the two politicians.
Truss also targeted politicians she referred to as “Chinos,” who claim to be conservative but compromise and triangulate to avoid conflict. These individuals, according to Truss, are sacrificing their core beliefs and losing the argument. Instead, she advocated for bold action, arguing that conservatives need more powerful tools to tackle the challenges they face. Her message has been met with criticism from the Liberal Democrats, who have called for her to be stripped of her £115,000 allowance given to former prime ministers to run their private offices. Daisy Cooper, the party’s deputy leader, described Truss’s speech as a “slow-moving car crash” and claimed that her conspiracy theories have no place in British politics.
As Truss’s message resonates with those gathered at Cpac, many are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to hear what Republican front-runner Donald Trump and Reform UK founder Nigel Farage will have to say later in the week. Truss’s speech has generated controversy, but it also reflects her commitment to the conservative values that she believes are essential for securing a free world future.