Democrat Congressman destroys ‘pro-Putin politician’ Farage in congressional hearing

'Far-right pro-Putin politician'

Farage has travelled to the US this week - missing the first week of parliament after the summer in the process - seemingly just to badmouth the UK.

The Clacton MP appeared before Congress to give evidence to a US Congress inquiry into freedom of speech, attacking the UK"s Online Safety Act and criticising free speech laws.

But Congressman Raskin was having none of it, taking direct aim at Farage and questioning why he was even appearing at the hearing.

Raskin accused him of using the platform as nothing more than a PR stunt to boost his profile in the United States. In a fiery exchange, the Democrat highlighted the irony of Farage presenting himself as a defender of free speech, pointing to his long career calling for bans on the voices of those he disagrees with.

Raskin labelled Farage a "far-right pro-Putin politician" and a "Donald Trump sycophant and wannabe" in a searing takedown of the MP.

He also pointed out Farage's history of working with Russia Today and his previous comments in admiration of Vladimir Putin.

Raskin received widespread praise for his beautiful dismantling of Farage, with many urging British politicians to take note - and pointing out how an American politician has managed to grill Farage better than most of the British press or politicians.