Kemi Badenoch and JD Vance Strengthen Ties Ahead of Trump Administration

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Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the UK Conservative Party, recently dined with U.S. Vice President-elect JD Vance, marking a renewal of their political and personal camaraderie as preparations for Donald Trump’s return to the White House progress. The two have maintained a steady exchange of messages over the past year, and this meeting reaffirmed their shared vision for a new wave of conservative leadership.  

 

Following their dinner, Mr. Vance posted a picture on social media featuring himself alongside Mrs. Badenoch, both smiling warmly. Accompanying the image, he humorously wrote, “Great to see the leader of the UK Conservatives (Mrs. Badenoch) during her trip to the US. We discussed many topics, but I was unable to persuade her that coffee is much better than tea. Cheers, Kemi!”  

 

An associate close to Mrs. Badenoch highlighted the significance of their interaction, stating, “The dinner renewed their friendship, and Kemi and JD will continue to stay in touch as the Trump administration gets up and running. JD sees Kemi as one of those on the global Right doing the deep thinking about how we reform the state.” The ally further noted the duo’s alignment as part of a new generation of center-right politicians, citing parallels with Canada’s Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who endorsed Badenoch’s leadership campaign.  

This meeting was not their first; the two previously crossed paths when Mr. Vance served as a senator and Mrs. Badenoch held the position of business secretary. Their connection reflects an emerging international collaboration among conservative leaders seeking to inspire younger generations with strong principles and innovative reforms.  

 

Mrs. Badenoch is not the only UK political figure to engage with the incoming U.S. administration. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy have also sought to establish connections with Mr. Vance. However, Mr. Lammy’s past remarks about Donald Trump—such as labeling him a “neo-Nazi sociopath” during his prior presidency—have cast doubts over the sincerity of these overtures.  

 

In addition to fostering relationships with key U.S. figures, Mrs. Badenoch used a recent speech at the International Democracy Union Forum to express support for Elon Musk, who was appointed by President-elect Trump to lead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Praising Musk’s efforts, she remarked, “The more state power grows, the more we curtail what people can and should do for themselves.

 

Worse, we reduce people’s ability to think for themselves. This is why I am excited about DOGE and what president-elect Trump and Elon Musk will do on government efficiency. It is terrifying people around the world, but I think it will be absolutely brilliant.”  

 

Meanwhile, speculation has surfaced regarding Musk’s potential $100 million (£79 million) donation to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party, further signaling the influential entrepreneur’s active engagement in reshaping political dynamics.  

 

As global conservative leaders like Kemi Badenoch and JD Vance continue to collaborate, their shared vision underscores a commitment to innovation and reform within the political landscape, setting the stage for the forthcoming Trump administration’s agenda.

 

Based on a report by Daily Telegraph 2024-12-11

 

 

 

[Srikcir]

Nice to see Vice President elect Vance appearing somewhere in public, albeit overseas.

Seems all the public sees post election is Elon Musk whose close relationship with Trump is more like a VP. 

[JonnyF]

Seems the Trump administration are keen to strengthen ties with everyone except the Labour Party.

 

Good judges of character.

[blazes]

She has an attractive personality and is very smart.

 

Even if she were the wokest of woke Greens, I would be tempted to vote for her!.....