Boris Johnson Backs Second Trump Term, Calls It 'What the World Needs'
In a surprising turn of events, former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has voiced his support for a second term for Donald Trump, suggesting that it could be "just what the world needs." Johnson criticized the "global wokerati" for their fear of a potential Trump victory in the upcoming US elections.
In his weekly column for the Daily Mail, Johnson argued that if Trump were to support Ukraine in its conflict against Russia, his renewed leadership could be a significant positive for the world. Despite Trump's previous statements casting doubt on continued support for Kyiv and boasting about his rapport with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Johnson, a staunch supporter of Ukraine, expressed confidence that Trump would not betray the war-torn nation.
"I simply cannot believe that Trump will ditch the Ukrainians; on the contrary, having worked out, as he surely has, that there is no deal to be done with Putin, I reckon there is a good chance that he will double down and finish what he started—by giving them what they need to win," Johnson wrote.
The former Tory leader argued that the world currently needs a US leader with the willingness to use force and unpredictability as a deterrent to the enemies of the West. Trump, known for his NATO-skeptical stance, had previously claimed that he could end Russia's war on Ukraine within 24 hours.
Johnson acknowledged Trump's controversial statements and legal challenges, conceding that the former president "has been caught saying a few unguarded things." However, he expressed admiration for Trump's style and rejected the characterization of him as a "would-be dictator," despite his alleged role in encouraging the storming of the US Capitol after the 2020 election loss.
In his column, Johnson also mocked the "hysterics" surrounding Trump's status as the Republican front-runner and his recent win in the Iowa caucuses. He suggested that, in the circles of global elites, Trump's resurgence has caused significant unease.
Reports indicate that Johnson is being paid £1 million per year by the Daily Mail for his column. He further claimed that Trump is interested in negotiating "a proper free trade deal" with post-Brexit Britain, signaling potential economic cooperation between the two nations.
