Nigel Farage Adopts Trump's Defense: Attack Everyone

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is using a familiar political strategy against racism allegations: attacking his accusers. He faces claims of racist and antisemitic bullying from his school days. After initial nervousness, Farage has now shifted to a forceful offensive. His new tactic is to accuse the media of hypocrisy. He specifically targeted the BBC for its coverage of the allegations. Farage cited old BBC programs that contained racist jokes. He argued the broadcaster should apologize for its past content instead of focusing on him. This approach mirrors strategies used by other populist leaders. It aims to deflect criticism by alleging wider moral failings in elite institutions.