As America heads to the polls, the Conservative Post makes no bones about it – we’re firmly backing Donald Trump.
Having spent 14 years living in California, I saw firsthand the kind of chaos that unbridled socialism wreaked on places like Los Angeles.
It’s the very reason I set up this publication when I got back to England in 2020 – to stand as a bulwark against that brand of madness taking root here in the UK. It’s why I’m currently setting up the Great British PAC (coming soon!).
However, as we sit on the precipice, with America choosing its future today, I am praying that Trump wins – not just for America, but for Britain and, indeed, the free world.
In recent years, we’ve endured a few U.S. Presidents who haven’t exactly carried the torch of Anglo-American friendship with enthusiasm. Take Obama and Biden, who, in quick succession, relegated the bust of Winston Churchill to the backroom. Such symbolic acts may seem small, but they chip away at the bedrock of our nations’ relationship. Biden’s presidency has further strained our transatlantic bonds, as any UK trade negotiator will attest. Instead of sealing a swift, mutually beneficial trade deal, we’ve been left scrambling to negotiate, piecemeal, state by state.
Contrast this with Donald Trump. His first act upon assuming office in 2016 was reportedly to restore Churchill’s bust to its rightful place in the Oval Office. In that simple gesture, Trump underscored his deep respect for Britain and our shared legacy. It was more than just a nod to history; it was a recognition of the enduring alliance between our two nations. Trump hasn’t been shy about his intentions to ink a trade deal with the UK, and unlike the endless dithering we’ve seen from the Biden administration, Trump’s word is as good as action.
Now, if we’re honest, the idea that Kamala Harris – should she ascend to the presidency – may view Britain through the lens of historical grievances is deeply troubling. Let’s not mince words here: a politics of grievance leads nowhere good. Leaders of the free world must move forward, uniting people with vision, not dividing them with the injustices of the past.
To those voting in America today, consider what’s truly at stake. As President, Trump demonstrated a clear understanding of our special relationship – a relationship built not merely on trade but on shared values, on mutual respect, and on a collective determination to keep the forces of tyranny at bay.
So, yes, this election matters. For I believe firmly that Lady Liberty and Britannia must stand side by side if both our nations are to prosper. Let us not be drawn into a politics of division, but rather, let us build a partnership that strengthens freedom across the globe.
A vote for Trump is a vote to rekindle and reinforce that special bond.
Claire Bullivant
