The Rotting of the Conservative Mind

Britain's Tories bend the knee to Donald Trump and disgrace themselves

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Last summer Boris Johnson was very clear. Donald Trump and his “indomitable spirit” was just what “the world needs right now”. Not only that but Johnson was “more convinced than ever that [Trump] has the strength and bravery” needed to “save Ukraine” and “bring peace” to Europe. Johnson had many reasons for supporting Trump’s bid to return to the White House but none were so preposterous, or so shameful, as his pretence Trump’s second act would somehow be good for Ukraine.

Of course Johnson was not alone. Liz Truss has also repeatedly said that Trump’s victory was an essential precursor to “saving” western civilisation. Robert Jenrick, whom 43 percent of Tory party members chose to be their new leader, also made it clear he was hoping for a Trump restoration.

Johnson and Truss at least had the grubby excuse that sucking up to MAGA Am…