Liz Truss Proposes UK Should Embrace Right to Bear Arms
Britain's shortest-serving prime minister, Liz Truss, has publicly expressed support for introducing a US-style right to bear arms in the United Kingdom. During a recent episode of her YouTube show, Truss argued that citizens are facing suppression and that the state is abusing its authority, making such a measure logical.
Controversial Interview with Former Border Patrol Chief
Truss made these remarks while interviewing Greg Bovino, the controversial former head of Donald Trump's Border Patrol. Bovino gained notoriety for his role in an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, where two American citizens were killed within three weeks in January. He was removed from his position after falsely accusing an intensive care nurse of brandishing a weapon before being shot dead, a claim disproven by bystander footage.
During the conversation, Truss asked Bovino if he would be willing to come to Britain to offer advice on solving similar problems. Bovino enthusiastically agreed, stating, 'Your citizens are going to continue to die at the hands of illegal aliens.'
Truss's Historical and Constitutional Claims
When the discussion turned to the US Constitution's Second Amendment, which permits citizens to carry firearms, Truss claimed that Britons had a similar right 'in Anglo-Saxon times', suggesting it was removed by the French. She elaborated, 'I can see the logic of the right to bear arms. When you see the state misusing its power and the way that citizens are being suppressed in Britain on issues like free speech, you can see the logic of the founding fathers in having the right to bear arms as a key part of the American constitution.'
Low Viewership and Political Backlash
The video, recorded at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Texas, has garnered fewer than 1,500 views within 18 hours of posting. At the event, Truss called for a 'Trump-style revolution' in the UK and announced plans to bring CPAC to Britain in July. However, her efforts faced immediate backlash from prominent British right-wing figures, including Reform leader Nigel Farage, former top Tory Jacob Rees-Mogg, and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, all of whom declined to participate.
Further embarrassment followed when Badenoch incorrectly suggested during an LBC interview that Truss 'doesn't even live in the country', questioning her residency status. This adds to the growing isolation Truss faces within her own party and the broader political landscape.
The former prime minister's comments have sparked debate over gun rights, state power, and free speech in the UK, highlighting ongoing divisions within conservative circles. As Truss continues to advocate for radical changes, her influence remains limited, with her YouTube show struggling to attract a significant audience and key political allies distancing themselves from her views.
