Nigel Farage praises ‘hero’ Elon Musk during speech at US right-wing conference after row

Nigel Farage praises ‘hero’ Elon Musk during speech at US right-wing conference after row

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Nigel Farage praises ‘hero’ Elon Musk during speech at US right-wing conference after row

Source: The Independent

Author: Holly Patrick

Published: Feb, 21 2025 11:50

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Nigel Farage heaped praise on Elon Musk in a speech at the right-wing Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in America on Thursday, 20 February, one month after the billionaire suggested he should stand down as leader of Reform UK.

Speaking in Washington DC, the UK politician described Mr Musk as a "hero" of free speech and praised his work at the “Department for Government Efficiency” (Doge).

Mr Musk previously said Mr Farage “doesn’t have what it takes” to lead his party to victory.

Holly Patrick | Friday 21 February 2025 11:50 GMT.

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